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Experts say the very idea of schooling needs to change to face the AI revolution.
Locals join deep dive on cells
Australia’s top biomedical institutions are joining forces as part of an ambitious global initiative to create an ‘instruction manual for life itself.’
Shine elected science head
Leading local biochemist and molecular biologist Professor John Shine AC has been elected President of the AAS.
Chemical linked to first life
Researchers may have discovered the chemical spark that led to life on Earth.
Locals make pancreatic advance
Australian researchers have made a significant step towards personalised medicine for pancreatic cancer.
UN says records to be set
The UN says it is very likely that 2017 will be one of the three hottest years on record.
Coral review covers WA hit
Research has shown that even some of the most stress-resistant WA coral is susceptible to bleaching.
Push for more baby jabs
Health experts say Australia should consider vaccinating babies for meningococcal B.
Wider genetic checks suggested
Experts say the range of genetic screening undertaken by couples wanting to start a family should be expanded.
Parents warned on teen booze plans
A new study suggests parents who supply their teens with alcohol to control how much they drink are often mistaken.
AI trained on brain data
Artificial intelligence has been taught to identify people with suicidal thoughts by analysing their brain scans, according to a US study.
Blockchains prepped for quantum assault
Researchers are working on ways to protect one new technology from another technology that barely exists.
Diamonds pushed to super state
Australian researchers have made a single tiny diamond shine with ‘superradiance’ at room temperature.
Dingo droves split in two
A major study of dingo DNA has revealed dingoes most likely migrated to Australia in two separate waves via a former land bridge with Papua New Guinea.
Global health effects felt already
Experts say the health impacts of climate change are already being felt.
Whole coral decoded
Marine scientists have genetically sequenced a whole coral organism for the first time.
Australia on elite list of biodiversity loss
A new study says Australia is one of just seven countries responsible for 60 per cent of the world's biodiversity loss from 1996-2008.
Gene-editing gets higher definition
US scientists have devised a new method of gene editing that can find and replace single letters of DNA.
Work begins on high-tech bones
A new project is combining 3D-printing, robotic surgery and advanced manufacturing ...