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RMIT researchers have helped develop a laser-based diamond sensor that could change the way brain disorders are detected.

Research by RMIT shows the protracted process for those living in buildings declared dangerous is weighing heavily on people who are dealing with high costs and uncertainties.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says that debt and deficit in Australia have never been higher. RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look at the history books.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia has reduced emissions by around 20 per cent, and that this is a better record than the US, NZ, Canada, Japan and many European countries. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

Budget speeches are prone to flourishes and embellishment, with treasurers attempting to present their government's record in the best light. With figures flying thick and fast, RMIT ABC Fact Check sorts fact from spin.

An Australian-Japanese research team has developed a new antibacterial polymer inspired by insects’ wings for use on food packaging to improve shelf life and reduce waste. The new product was announced in the journal ACS Applied Nano Materials on March 27. Dragonfly and cicada wings are covered by a vast…

Many people struggle to talk openly about their gender and sexual identities, but it is particularly challenging when you don't know the words.

Waking up to get to the office now that COVID-19 restrictions are lifting is rough. If you’re feeling groggy af every morning, your alarm sound might have something to do with it.  Research from RMIT has suggested we’ve been waking up all wrong for years and the default alarms on…

A research team at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) have developed a self-cleaning bioplastic that is eco-friendly and ideal for fresh food and takeaway packaging. The new plastic is inspired by the nature full of ingeniously designed structures that could inspire researchers striving to develop new high-performance and…