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While it has been 50,000 years since the last Human-Neanderthal mating, we may still be haunted by our ancient predecessors.
CSIRO spools next-gen fibres
Australian scientists have come up with a new way to spin carbon fibre.
Dolphin-cam seeks secrets
Australian research engineers have gathered footage from cameras mounted on wild dolphins off the coast New Zealand.
Fish to feel oxygen pinch
The level of oxygen in the oceans is dropping, threatening the habitat, behaviour and viability of fish stocks.
Funds flow to pump-power plan
ARENA has approved a $450,000 pumped hydro energy storage project for South Australia.
HSC switching to formal physics
The New South Wales Higher School Certificate syllabus has had its biggest overhaul in 16 years.
Drink tax push continues
Obesity experts say that if we have controls on alcohol and tobacco, we should have them on sugary drinks too.
Nano-printing for new circuits
Australian engineers are working on a way to manipulate liquid metal to build circuits just a few atoms thick.
SpaceX speeding to ISS
Another SpaceX Falcon rocket is on its way to the International Space Station.
Top marks in malaria trial
Trials of a new malaria vaccine have had some stunning results, granting 100 per cent protection for months.
Clean-up stuck on high radiation
It is slow going at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, where high levels of radiation continue to hamper efforts.
Food tax backed by research
Experts say taxing bad food could bring in billions and extend the average Australian lifespan.
Sick shrimp show depth of human imact
Industrial chemicals have made their way to the Earth’s deepest ocean trenches.
Star burst caught early
Scientists have captured the very early stages of a supernova; the violent explosion of a star in a nearby galaxy.
Experts urge action on fat
Health experts say the lack of a strong approach to the Australian obesity epidemic is ‘unacceptable’.