30+ min ago  (219+ words) We must achieve an ambitious, Paris Agreement-aligned energy transition that safeguards critical ecosystems and centers the rights of Indigenous Peoples and those of local communities. But it requires the right political choices and moral leadership. "Beyond Extraction: Pathways for a…...

23+ min ago  (245+ words) Artificial intelligence (AI) is commonly viewed as a technology designed to automate work and potentially replace human labor. However, new research from Swansea University offers a different perspective. The findings suggest that AI can also function as a creative collaborator…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (772+ words) New AI Framework Tackles Cold-Start Challenge'Mirage News Recommender systems suggest potentially relevant content by evaluating user preferences and are essential in reducing information overload. However, when users join a new online platform, recommendation systems often struggle to understand their preferences....

5+ hour ago  (98+ words) Weather advice for the Cairns region: Monitor conditions for flooding Issued: 10am Monday 16 March 2026 Next Update: 10am, Tuesday 17 March 2026 or as the situation changes The Cairns Region Local Disaster Management Group advises people in the Cairns Regional Local Government Area: Bureau of…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (622+ words) Diagnosing some diseases could be as easy as breathing into a tube. MIT engineers have developed a test to detect disease-related compounds in a patient's breath. The new test could provide a faster way to diagnose pneumonia and other lung…...

3+ hour, 19+ min ago  (244+ words) Guide Future of Australian Forestry Journal'Mirage News Your opinion is very important to us. As part of Forestry Australia's commitment to ensuring Australian Forestry, our peer-reviewed journal remains relevant, valuable and fit for purpose, we are seeking your feedback through…...

7+ hour, 26+ min ago  (370+ words) Published in the journal Nature Scientific Data, the dataset provides publicly available projections of energy demand across three major sectors - electricity, heating and transport - under multiple future scenarios. Lead author Rafaella Canessa, who will soon defend her PhD at Te…...

8+ hour, 31+ min ago  (1251+ words) Navigating monolithic icebergs, massive ocean waves and sub-zero snowstorms, CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator is a workhorse for Antarctic science. In just over 11 years and spread across 7 voyages, the vessel has now spent the equivalent of one full year, or…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (353+ words) Residents and visitors are being asked to limit their water use to essential hygiene and health purposes as Cairns Regional Council undertakes emergency works to bring its water treatment plant back online. Council has implemented Level 4 water restrictions effective immediately,…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (570+ words) We are stuck in response mode. But what good is an ambulance without a hospital? Climate shocks are intensifying. Conflict is at record levels. Economies are fragile. Humanitarian appeals grow larger each year, while donor countries prioritise domestic and security…...