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ANU researchers are building a brain-on-a-chip – a system of circuits made out of brain cells.
UN survey expands forest knowledge
Researchers have discovered 467 million hectares of previously unreported forest.
Baby bugs come partly from mums
Experts say bacteria in mother’s breast milk may help to seed the infant gut.
CSIRO hydro set for world markets
A new project could help Australia become the home of high-purity hydrogen ...
Hot spring history in microbial map
UNSW scientists have pushed back the earliest known existence of inhabited terrestrial hot springs on Earth by 3 billion years.
No seeps spotted in river review
Researchers have used new techniques to establish baseline coal seam gas datasets for the Richmond River ...
Science money mostly stays
“Science has largely flown under the radar” in the new federal Budget, according to some leading researchers.
Broken Hill lead studied in detail
Researchers say they have solid proof that current mining operations are responsible for lead contamination.
Email rage sacking backed
The FWC says Murdoch University was justified in dismissing an employee who sent vicious expletive-laden emails to the ABS.
Fiery mistake destroys historic plants
An irreplaceable set of plant specimens has been destroyed by Australian biosecurity officers.
WA zircon sheds light on baby Earth
For its first few hundred million years, the Earth was barren, flat and almost entirely under water, Australian scientists say.
'Smart window' studies backed
The Federal Government has provided $500,000 to develop ‘smart windows’ for more energy efficient buildings.
Climate leader speaks against gas
Tim Flannery has warned against investing in “dying” fossil fuel industries.
Lesser-known melanoma studied
A new study has shed light on kinds of skin cancer not caused by the Sun.
Lung cancer algorithm effective
Researchers can predict the likelihood of lung cancer using a newly-developed ...
'Nocebo' seen in statin claims
People who know they are being given statins appears more likely to report side effects than those who do not know.
Cloning honed for higher viability
Scientists have developed a new method to greatly improve the efficiency of cloning mice.
CSIRO caught in climate gag claim
Leaked emails suggest CSIRO scientists have been gagged by the organisation’s executives.
New brain cell spotted
Queensland researchers have discovered that the brain has its own inbuilt processes for mopping up damaging cellular waste.