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The chiefs companies hit with serious lawsuits often end up with a better reputation.
Constant heart-watch comes closer
Methods for measuring blood pressure have not changed much in the last 100 years, but researchers at Monash University say they are set to revolutionise the scene.
Locals find female dolphin cliques
Dolphin research has revealed a new social behaviour for the first time.
Silo study finds separate benefits
There is a big push to break down the ‘silos’ in science, but new research suggests it is possible to go too far.
Lab-grown solar cells smash records
Researchers have demonstrated the thinnest, lightest solar cells ever produced.
Major industries must move with machines
As robots take on more human abilities, a new report on the future of the workforce has been released.
Pancreatic split for targeted treatments
New research has provided a big step forward in the way we understand pancreatic cancer, or rather, cancers.
Pill testing to prevent festival deaths
Doctors and addiction experts will conduct pill testing at NSW festivals, with or without the support of the Government.
Weather-heads reject sub-par pay
Staff at the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) have become the latest to reject a bargaining agreement that their union says is framed by the Government’s “harsh and unworkable public sector bargaining policy”.
Anti-animal-torture bill expected
Labor is preparing a bill that would ban animal testing for cosmetics in Australia.
Science cuts starting to get stupid
Labor, Greens and independent politicians have gathered to stop the latest attack on Australian science.
Sea level rise highest in centuries
Updated modelling shows global sea level rose faster in the 20th century than in any of the 27 previous centuries.
Expert chips at IA's big plan
Infrastructure Australia (IA) has put out a 15-year plan for 93 major projects that it says will only be possible after big changes.
Open efforts slash 3D costs
Bioengineering researchers have modified a commercial-grade laser cutter to create a low-cost laser sintering platform that can print intricate 3-D objects from powdered plastics and biomaterials.
Experts warn of pre-diabetic diet gain
Eating a so-called ‘paleo diet’ might lead to rapid weight gain with particular risks for diabetics, one study suggests.
Revenge porn roundtable to inform reforms
The Australian parliamentary inquiry into ‘revenge porn’ is due to report this week, and experts say something drastic must be done.
Ancient teaching suggests innate lean
Researchers have used a small-scale and very specific study to suggest teaching is an innate human behaviour.
China shifts thousands to fire new 'scope
China is about to fire up the world's largest radio telescope.
Concern raised as jab rates drop
New figures show Australia is slacking off on immunisation, and could be putting people at risk.
Hawking launches top teacher list
Physicist Stephen Hawking has unveiled this year’s Top 10 Global Teacher Prize Finalists.