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Another ground-breaking prehistoric discovery has been made in the Queensland town of Winton.
Mars mission wrapped
NASA's Opportunity rover mission is at an end after almost 15 years exploring the surface of Mars.
Insect loss plotted
Scientists warn that rapidly declining insect populations spell ‘catastrophic’ trouble.
R&D incentive plan probed
An inquiry has found the Federal Government should delay its plan to restrict R&D incentives.
US issues laser warning
A new US Government report warns China and Russia are both developing space-based weapons.
Tassie leads lake contamination
Lakes in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) are contaminated with dangerous metals at some of the highest levels in the world.
BHP seeks bio-remediation
BHP is looking for ways to both clean up legacy mining projects obtain biofuels from impacted lands and water.
Cerebral palsy interventions checked
Researchers have highlighted the importance of early intervention on cerebral palsy.
Renewable ramp-up plotted
Australia is installing renewable power faster than any other country, on a per person basis.
Lancet lights up gender issues
A prestigious medical journal has dedicated an entire issue to advancing gender equity in science, medicine and global health.
CSIRO questions carbon stats
CSIRO has raised concerns that Australia is overstating its emissions reductions.
MDBA slammed
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority acted unlawfully, committed gross maladministration and ignored climate change ...
Moon rock's Earth origin plotted
Researchers have discovered a Moon rock that appears to have been thrown there from Earth.
Mosquitos modified against Zika
CSIRO has engineered mosquitoes to be resistant to the devastating Zika virus.
Respect training aimed at unis
A new respectful relationships program has been created for university students.
WA whales at risk of strike
An important Western Australian refuge for humpback whale mothers to nurse their newborn calves may no longer be the safe haven for them it once was.
Milky Way mapped in detail
New research has produced a more accurate map of our galaxy and revealed its true shape – warped and twisted.
Cancer revamp considered
Experts are debating whether low risk cancers should be renamed to make them sound less scary.