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Academics and aboriginal rangers have come together near the Queensland-Northern Territory border to farm native spinifex grass for the world's strongest, thinnest condoms.
Programming proves itself in cell study
Researchers have reported success in a new combination of computer analysis and microscopy.
Road money going the wrong way
Governments tend to shower new roads, railway and other infrastructure on marginal electorates, but a new report says this pork-barrelling is creating a major drag.
SA legitimising transport tech
The South Australian government has approved on-road trials of driverless cars.
Smoking stings at genetic level
Research has revealed the epigenetic effect of a mother’s smoking on their unborn child.
Study cracks NZ chiro claims
Studies show more than half of New Zealand chiropractors who advertise online make misleading claims about what they can treat.
Tiny eyes see slice of stem cell future
The retina has become the latest human body part to be grown in the lab.
High-tech eyes on ancient art
Some of Australia’s most futuristic machines are being used to study some of the nation’s oldest artworks.
Research review leaders unveiled
New working groups have been announced for a nationwide research overhaul.
Missing probe leaves JAXA scratching head
Japan's space agency has lost a newly-launched astronomy satellite.
Nano-cuts for world-beating lengths
Using water, a laser and some key chemicals, the chance to make carbon nanotubes on an industrial scale has come closer.
QLD says CSIRO should be kept strong
The Queensland Government has launched a surprising attack on job cuts at the CSIRO imposed by the Federal Government.
Fly fears appear like our own
Anxiety disorders are some of the most common of all brain issues, and a new study on fruit flies may have shed some light on anxiety’s most basic mechanisms.
Nano-packages for cancer advance
Australian engineers have unveiled exciting new nano-tech “smart packages”, which could change the way drugs are delivered.
Simpler gate for quantum computing
Queensland researchers have taken another small step on the path to quantum computing.
Doctors debate role in detention
Two experts have debated whether doctors should boycott working in Australia’s immigration detention centres.
Gene switch gives HIV the heave-ho
A stunning piece of research has seen the entire HIV-1 genome cut out of a patient’s infected immune cells.
NHMRC pays for new wind farm reviews
The National Heath and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has put up another $3.3 million for studies on illness and wind turbines.
Nuclear plan's economics slammed
South Australia’s enthusiasm to build a nuclear waste storage facility may be tempered by a new Australia Institute report.
Microbes making platinum play
Australian scientists have discovered special bacteria that help create platinum.