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New research shows an increased cancer risk from low-dose radiation exposure at work.
PC ex-chief calls for uni money
Outgoing Productivity Commission chairman Michael Brennan has proposed increasing student contributions to improve university access.
'Embryo' definition challenged
Ethicists are challenging the conventional definition of a human embryo.
Augmented walk to fight anxiety
An augmented reality walk through before surgery could make the process less stressful.
Cancer-fighting systems tuned
Melbourne researchers are harnessing the body’s own system of signalling proteins to combat ovarian cancer.
Injections mimic exercise
In a study on mice, researchers have found injecting platelets can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain.
Rapid DNA checks backed
Rapid genome sequencing can detect rare genetic diseases within weeks of birth.
Zinc-air cells tested
Batteries built from zinc and air could be the future power source for electric vehicles.
Cost concerns as unis merge
Up to $250 million could be at stake if South Australia’s uni merger is delayed.
Twitter shift drives off experts
There has been a mass exodus of environmentalists from the website formerly known as Twitter.
Voice sought for climate
Experts say Indigenous voices need to lead Australia’s response to the climate crisis.
Antarctic plastics tallied
Researchers have shed light on concerning levels of marine pollution around Antarctica's Casey Station.
Combined need for Reef help
Researchers have unveiled a promising strategy to shield coral reefs from the impacts of marine heatwaves.
Melbourne moves for platypus
Melbourne Water is working to boost populations of threatened fauna and shield the biodiversity of greater Melbourne.
Newest supercomputer switching on
Swinburne University of Technology launched its $5.2 million supercomputer.
Song pulled from brain scans
Scientists have recreated a Pink Floyd song from brain recordings of a person listening to it.
Tech edge for net fight
Environmentalists and commercial fishers are using art and technology to fight the scourge of ghost nets encircling the Cocos (Keeling) Islands off Western Australia.
US judge tells state to help
A court ruling means government agencies must protect citizens from impacts of climate change in Montana.