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World-first newborn test could detect hearing problems in under a minute
A new newborn hearing screening test could combine the speed and simplicity of an ear test with the accuracy of more comprehensive nerve testing, potentially making early hearing detection faster, cheaper and more accessible.
We could soon be able to track changes in Australia’s forests in near-real time - using satellites
Forests and woodlands cover millions of hectares across Australia and store enormous amounts of carbon, support biodiversity, regulate water supplies and help buffer the impacts of climate change. Yet we know surprisingly little about how these important ecosystems are changing over time.
Satellite-enabled smart sensors could transform monitoring of Australia’s forests
Scientists are trialing satellite-enabled smart sensors on trees across the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and parts of far western NSW to provide an unprecedented picture of how Australia’s forests are responding to changing environmental conditions.
NSSN Grand Challenge Fund 2026 winners announced
From AI-powered bird monitoring at wind farms and a low-cost hearing screening test for newborns to satellite-enabled forest monitoring in remote areas and an early warning system for electric vehicle battery fires, five innovative projects have secured funding through this year’s NSSN Grand Challenge Fund.
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