Posts by Alex Mead

Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict

OverSixty, Other, 14/10/2024 Tropical cyclones, known as hurricanes and typhoons in other parts of the world, have caused huge damage […]

Scientists and fishers work together to protect endangered sawfish

ABC Online, Other, 13/10/2024, Kristy O'Brien Protection for a peculiar-looking endangered animal found in the waters of northern Australia could […]

Sewing the seeds of innovation

A journey from dressmaking to cutting-edge defence technology Yen Truong has woven her passion for materials and precision into a […]

A celebration of astronomy

Parkes Champion-Post, Other, 09/10/2024 This year's 20th anniversary CWAS AstroFest was a resounding success. The Central West Astronomical Society expresses […]

Path to higher yields in drier areas eyed by CSIRO-led project

Grain Central, Other, 09/10/2024 New research is set to push the limits of water productivity and cereal yield potential in […]

Study: v2food plant-based mince protein quality on par with beef mince

Food & Drink Business, Other, 10/10/2024, Kim Berry The protein quality measures of plant-based meat alternatives manufacturer, v2food's plant-based meat […]

Australian astrophysicist’s $250,000 prize for field-changing discovery a ‘nice surprise’

The Guardian, Other, 08/10/2024, Donna Lu When Prof Matthew Bailes and his collaborators discovered a mysterious flash from a galaxy […]

Science discovery puts smile on face of Tassie’s grumpiest fish

Tasmanian Examiner, Other, 08/10/2024, Duncan Bailey Tasmania's critically endangered and grumpiest-looking fish now has a tool behind it to help […]

Australia confirmed as international collaborator on US’ long-duration energy storage initiative

Energy Storage News, Other, 08/10/2024, George Heynes On Friday (4 October), the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced Australia as […]