Posts by Alex Mead

Bioplastic alternative may hold key to ending plastic waste

The Bioplastics Innovation Hub (BIH), a joint venture between Murdoch University and CSIRO, is responding to the plastic waste crisis with the development […]

New tracker for Australia’s genomic biodiversity

A world-first tool is tracking Australia’s progress in sequencing the full genomes – or genetic blueprints – of the country’s […]

The Equality Equation: She Shapes History uncovers the hidden stories of women in STEM

This National Science Week, they’re celebrating and recognising women in Australian science – because you can’t be what you can’t […]

UQ’s vaccine victory

Sanofi’s $1.76 billion acquisition of Vicebio delivers a windfall for the University of Queensland — and highlighted a promising model […]

Does AI actually boost productivity? The evidence is murky

There’s been much talk recently – especially among politicians – about productivity. And for good reason: Australia’s labour productivity growth […]

Initiative to help growers reduce on-farm emissions

A new $39 million initiative is set to shape the future of sustainable farming by providing Australian grain growers with […]

Five arms, no heart and a global family: what DNA revealed about the weird deep-sea world of brittle stars

You may have read that the deep sea is a very different environment from the land and shallow water. There […]

Australia furthers environmental leadership with investments for globally-recognised wetlands

24 July 2025 Joint media release with Minister for Environment and Water, Murray Watt. The Albanese Government is investing $2.25 […]

Setting the standard: Science helps deep-sea mining decision-makers assess environmental risks and viability

As deep-sea mining gains momentum, scientists are playing a key role with rigorous, independent advice to ensure that if mining […]