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Cosmic collision captured
Researchers have observed an entirely new phenomenon in the Universe; the death spiral and merger of a neutron star and a black hole.
Perovskite parts re-mixed
Engineers have developed a low-cost way to make efficient, stable perovskite solar cells at commercial scale.
Study calls for GP defibrillators
Experts say defibrillators should be standard equipment in GP clinics.
Big deal for online courses
Some of the best-known universities in the world are making big moves into online education.
Kids' inheritance concern low
A new study has some surprising findings on whether kids expect to inherit.
Archives spared with late funding
The National Archives of Australia has been granted $67.7 million in urgent federal funding.
Blow-up spine fix tested
British engineers have developed new inflatable, shape-changing spinal implants.
Giant lake drops out
Researchers have reported the sudden loss of a large ice-covered Antarctic lake that once held more water than Sydney Harbour.
Reef water efforts questioned
Experts say water quality programs have not done much to improve the Great Barrier Reef.
Sunken fish cages studied
Experts say the use of submerged cages may be the answer the aquaculture industry is looking for.
Vic. backs hydrogen sites
The Victorian Government is contributing $14 million to a battery facility and a regional hydrogen hub at university campuses.
Fool's gold yields real atoms
Curtin University research has found tiny amounts of gold can be trapped inside pyrite, commonly known as ‘fool’s gold’.
IGR forecasts ageing issues
The latest government intergenerational report predicts smaller population growth.
Cancer drug database launched
A new database should help oncologists make targeted cancer therapies more accessible.
Defence denies UFO-watch
The US has released a report on Pentagon-documented UFOs, while Australia says it is not looking for aliens.
Holgate questions Fletcher
The communications minister has been accused of being unusually involved with Australia Post.