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The NSW Government is opening a science-focused school to be run by the Catholic Education office.
Black hole seen slowly eating star
Astronomers have spotted a star whipping around a black hole a mind-bending two times an hour.
Devil disease cleared
A six-year-long study has shown that immunotherapy can cure Tasmanian devils of deadly facial tumours.
Microbes help mine rehab
Adelaide researchers are working on a way to measure re-vegetation using microbes.
Multi-cell emergence pushed back
New findings roll back the date for when multicellular life emerged on Earth.
Tiny bugs take flight in rain
Researchers have shown it is possible for bacteria in the soil to be spread by rain.
CRC improves toxic breakdown
Australian experts have come up with a new way to break down toxic fire-fighting foams.
DNA map shows ancient moves
An advanced DNA project has mapped the connection to country of Indigenous Australians.
PM pushes vaccines nationwide
The Federal Government wants to ban unvaccinated children from childcare centres.
Survey shows acupuncture spike
Research shows Australian women are strongly connecting with the ancient remedies of Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
Top roboticists head off
A group of Australian students will soon compete at the world’s richest robotics competition.
Antarctic trip to balance high science
An all-female expedition to Antarctica wants to break the scientific glass ceiling.
CEFC disagrees with 'clean coal' push
The CEFC has rejected the Government's claim that renewables lead to blackouts.
New link in autism aspects
Queensland researchers have found a link between features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that were previously thought to be unrelated.
Small swamps play big role
Experts say we may be paying too much attention to large wetland conservation.
Sprinting studied for cell health
Research from the US says the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT) reach right down to the cells.
Big leaping robot revealed
Boston Dynamics has unveiled ‘Handle’ - one of the most advanced humanoid robots ever.