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Space repairs tested
Australian researchers have worked out how to repair damaged solar panels in space.
Antarctic blaze reviewed
Reports have gained an inside look at the Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s investigation of an Antarctic ship fire.
Stitched mushrooms build strong
A new engineering solution sounds like it could come from the story of the three little pigs.
Aspartame issues updated
Controversy about the cancer risk of the common sweetener aspartame has been revived.
Ketamine tests well
A breakthrough clinical trial shows a low-cost version of ketamine could be an effective treatment for severe depression.
Nuclear not needed
Experts say nuclear power should not be considered as part of Australia's strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Sleep issues cost big
New research reveals the alarming impact of sleep disorders on the productivity of young Australian workers.
Funding crunch measured
A new report says Australia’s quality of education has been eroded by “long-term underfunding”.
Uni admits underpayment
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is the latest Australian university to acknowledge that it has underpaid its staff.
Letter urges campus action
An open letter urges government action to combat university sexual violence.
Survivor planet spotted
Astronomers have spotted a planet that appears to have survived being engulfed by its sun.
Illegal deals tracked
Over 25 megatonnes of hazardous chemicals have been traded illegally between 2004 and 2019, despite regulations in place to mitigate their trade, suggests new global research.
New peak in heat rise
Preliminary data shows the first week of July has been the hottest on record globally, according to ...