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Australian scientists have discovered the oldest colours in the geological record.
STEM focus outlined
The Federal Government is considering making Australian universities prioritise science and maths in teaching degrees.
AI idea slammed
Opponents are mounting against Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel’s ideas for AI regulation.
CSIRO buys new filesystem
CSIRO is scrapping its supercomputer filesystem to overcome a performance bottleneck created by its newest rig.
Nuclear shutdown could harm health
The shutdown of Australia’s only nuclear medicine generator could endanger patients in rural and regional areas.
Ore-sorting gets tech edge
CSIRO scientists have created a device that can identify and sort copper ore.
Robo-car health effects checked
A new survey has revealed some of the challenges on the way to fully-automated driving.
Some smoke risks unknown
Researchers say most people are still not aware of the full danger of smoking.
Pups not picky in early learning
Puppies as young as eight weeks old can learn from both dogs and humans, a new study shows.
Abbott wants out of Paris
Tony Abbott wants Australia to pull out of the global climate agreement he signed the nation up for.
Butterfly wings remixed
Researchers have modified butterfly genes to change the way their wings look.
DNA croc check coming
Researchers in the Northern Territory are working on a way to use DNA to detect saltwater crocodiles in the water.
Viagra could ease birth issues
Viagra is being tested as a treatment to reduce foetal distress for birthing mothers.
Old sea builds seen as new sites
Experts say old offshore oil rigs could have a second life as a coral reef.
'Loot boxes' look like gambling
Gambling researchers say in-game purchasing systems, such as ‘loot boxes’, are a form of predatory monetisation ...
NAPLAN review launched
Education ministers have launched a review of the publication of NAPLAN data and its relationship to teaching.