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Australian researchers have revealed crucial details on how to switch off genes.
Alzheimer's DNA reviewed
Some new findings have been made on the genetic causes of Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Brain scans show processing
Experiments on two opposing theories of language processing suggest both could be true.
Committee calls for Confucius clarity
A parliamentary committee has called for more transparency on universities’ Confucius Institutes.
Black Summer fires flooded stratosphere
A new study shows the Black Summer bushfires caused extreme changes to the chemistry of the stratosphere.
Smith wants archives saved
A retiring Liberal MP has called for bipartisan support of the National Archives.
'E-nose' trained on booze
A new, robotic ‘e-nose’ can sniff out important differences between types of whiskey.
Boat abuse assessed
New research suggests illegal fishing and labour abuse on boats is more common than previously thought.
Depth suggested in ocean protection
Experts say ocean conservation should be assessed in three dimensions.
Fungi study shows mushroom chats
Scientists say that communications between fungi appear to resemble human speech.
New deal on killer tech
Australia has agreed to work on hypersonic missiles - weapons that can travel at least five times the speed of sound.
Papers plot green path
Global warming of more than 1.5℃ is now “almost inevitable”, according to the latest IPCC update.
Robo-fingers improved
International researchers say they have successfully developed a human-like sense of touch for robots.
IVF shift backed
The federal Senate has voted to allow the passing of Maeve’s law, which legalises mitochondrial donation involving a third human’s DNA in IVF.
siRNA fights fat protein
An RNA-based treatment has been used to lower levels of a dangerous cholesterol-carrying protein.
Full genome completed
Researchers have published details of the first ever complete, gapless sequence of a human genome.
Furthest star spotted
New studies have revealed a star from (relatively) early in the life of the universe.