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Almost everyone has some kind of back pain, and new research suggests it may actually be a defence mechanism.
New cells spell lower risk
Researchers have developed a lithium-ion battery with far lower fire and explosive risks.
New guidelines to catch more autism
Experts have drafted new national guidelines to help diagnose people with autism.
New tool for deep view of mind's molecules
A new tool for imaging life at the nanoscale - developed in Australia - could provide new insights into the molecules involved in neuro-degenerative diseases.
Academic e-book grift alleged
Four RMIT academics have been stood down for allegedly selling unauthorised e-books to students.
Analysts outline price of Paris
Meeting the goals of the Paris climate agreement could cost $1.5 trillion in company profits ...
Risks revealed in uni ranks
Six Australian universities have made the top 100 in the latest Times Higher Education world university rankings.
Curious minds create changed climate
Researchers have created a climate change microcosm to see how the ecosystem will respond.
Quick glimpse sheds light on black holes
Japanese astronomers have spotted a black hole one hundred thousand times the mass of our Sun poking out from a cloud of molecular gas near the centre of our galaxy.
Reef drones getting real
Queensland researchers are programming drones to monitor coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.
Stem cell neurons step ahead
Researchers have used stem cells to restore function in a monkey model of Parkinson’s disease.
Whale teeth hint at biting past
Whales use their teeth like a sieve to harvest vast amounts of food, but that may not always have been the case.
Bug's eye gives new view on solar
Engineers are working on a way to pack solar cells together like the lenses in a bug's eye.
Stroke help from brain link reported
Stroke patients could improve motor function by connecting brain their signals with a computer.
FWC lets Murdoch scrap staff deal
The Education Minister says a new ruling will let unis modernise their staffing.
Stay in school for heart health
A new study links staying in school with a lower risk of heart disease.
Telethon reveals trans trials
Trans kids are at much higher risk for suicide and are approximately 10 times more likely ...
3D-printed card to aid sea studies
Marine microbes are the heart of ocean ecosystems, but it has been almost impossible to study them in their natural environment.
Carb-heavy diets decried
A study of over 100,000 people suggests a high fat diet is less dangerous than high carbohydrates.