Posts by Alex Mead

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 […]

More alarm bells ring on climate disasters

Cosmos Magazine, Other, 09/10/2024, Ellen Phiddian An international team of scientists has warned the world is on "the brink of […]

Proposed nature metrics need to be more rigorous, global nature summit hears

Carbon Pulse, Other, 08/10/2024, Mark Tilly A proposed biodiversity measuring metric initiative needs to factor in the interplay of climate […]

Sharks gorge on sea urchins in discovery of a new ally in battle with invasive species

ABC Online, Other, 04/10/2024 Scientists are excited by the discovery of a potential predator for a prickly pest that is […]

Australia’s dairy farmers prepared to face deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu if it arrives

ABC Online, Other, 05/10/2024, Alexandra Blucher & Ella Archibald-Binge Stuart and Belinda Griffin never thought they'd be on the look […]

Australian Space Diversity Alliance announces inaugural National Committee

Asia Pacific Defence Reporter, Other, 06/10/2024 In celebration of World Space Week, taking place from 4-10 October 2024, the Australian […]

Yuin doctor dedicated to Indigenous people’s ‘genetic story’

National Indigenous Times, Other, 07/10/2024, Keira Jenkins An Indigenous genomics researcher has been recognised with a fellowship with the Australian […]