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bioengineering
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Australian school students are experimenting with ‘space veggies’ in a NASA initiative
Growing Beyond Earth Kim Johnson, La Trobe University A pink glow is shining on the faces of enthusiastic…
November 17, 2023
Making the most out of boreal plant resources
Narrow-leaved kalmia is an invasive plant typical of boreal ecosystems. Its proliferation can hinder the reforestation of areas…
August 29, 2023
Genetically engineered bacteria can detect cancer cells in a world-first experiment
Shutterstock Dan Worthley, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute As medical technology advances, many diseases could be…
August 22, 2023
Cicadas could hold the secret to self-cleaning surfaces – new study
Fotoz by David G/Shutterstock Sreehari Perumanath, University of Warwick Nature is inspiring scientists all the time. Some ideas…
July 27, 2023
Fungi could be the next frontier in fire safety
Shutterstock Tien Huynh, RMIT University; Everson Kandare, RMIT University, and Nattanan Chulikavit, RMIT University Australia is no stranger…
July 25, 2023
The enzyme that could help make energy dreams come true
The enzyme in question is called Huc (pronounced “Huck”). It’s made by bacteria, and helps them with growth and survival…
March 27, 2023