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A study covering 25 years of satellite data shows the rate of global sea level rise is accelerating.
New nanobots get target training
Bio-engineers have designed tiny nanobots made of DNA and protein ...
AHRC wants ethical tech
Australian authorities have launched a project to make sure human rights are embedded within new technologies.
Biobank to spread virtual cancer
Australian researchers have developed the world’s first virtual platform to host 3D copies of human cancer tissues.
Cancer drug dependency studied
Australian researchers are working on bringing personalised cancer therapy closer.
Council studies tourism risk
The Climate Council says Australia’s iconic natural wonders are at risk.
Stones point to earlier migration
Early tools found in India suggest our ancestors may have migrated out of Africa much earlier ...
Falcon Heavy takes flight
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy - the world’s most powerful space rocket – has lifted off on its first deep-space voyage.
Oceanic plastic risks raised
Scientists are warning that microplastics in our oceans are posing a significant risk to filter-feeding marine animals like manta rays and whale sharks.
Ozone shift studied
The ozone layer above Antarctica is mending, but ozone levels are actually dropping in the lower stratosphere.
Spider finding splits views
The discovery of a 100-million-year-old spider species has split researchers.
Cattle court case ties up DNA
An important genetic patent for cattle breeding has been tied up in legal action.
Engineers advance wireless power
Researchers are working on a new wireless power source that uses triboelectricity - a green energy source.
Mining faces massive automation
New analysis predicts that 50 per cent of miners will be replaced by robots by 2020.
New plans for quantum advance
Australian physicists have made a theoretical breakthrough that could allow for enormous efficiency gains in quantum computing.
Shark cages could aid views
A new survey suggests that while terrifying, cage-diving with sharks can improve peoples’ view of conservation.
Starbugs set for galaxy quest
Australian tech experts will play a major role in measuring the current expansion rate of the Universe with one per cent precision.
Scientists seek Alzheimer's blood test
Researchers are working on a way to spot Alzheimer’s with a blood test.
NDIS mental health gaps studied
A new report has identified serious gaps in the NDIS for people living with mental illness.