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Australian researchers are close to commercial trials of an exciting new material that can soak up oil spills.
New metal helps quest for cleaner cars
The almost accidental discovery of a metal dubbed ‘stainless magnesium’ could one day make cars and trucks lighter and more efficient.
Big boost from $10 m history hit
Two of Australia’s richest people have donated $10 million to Melbourne University to enhance the teaching of history.
Health shakes taken to task
Many spend hours in the gym each week filling up on protein supplements in the quest for a ripped physique, but all that hard work and money spent on sweet tasting powder could be in vain.
Plain packages appear to play down allure
Research has revealed a significant drop in the number of new teenage smokers, with the reduction attributed to plain packaging laws.
Eye health gap looks like closing
A new review says closing the gap for Indigenous eye health is very much a possibility.
Agricultural antibiotics put people at risk
Experts are urging China to curb its use of antibiotics in animals to avoid a ‘major health catastrophe’ for humans.
Drug-makers circle massive merger
Two pharmaceutical giants are considering a merger that would create the world’s biggest drug company.
Light talking spied in marine mantis
Australian experts have discovered that the ocean lights up with secret forms of communication between marine animals, and they might have applications in satellite remote sensing, biomedical imaging, cancer detection and computer data storage.
WA whale studies with high-tech edge
Australian marine experts are working on new ways to monitor whales non-invasively, sending airborne drones to have a look.
Ancient DNA shows first farming impacts
An international research project says the introduction of agriculture may have changed the DNA of ancient humans.
Antarctic touchdown for C-17
Australia has successfully landed a C-17A Globemaster on Antarctica – making it the largest cargo vessel ever to touch down on the frozen continent.
Blood test shows one drop ineffective
When it comes to drawing blood, most patients would want to lose as little as possible, but a new study suggests one drop may not be enough.
Stretch mark study says salves unhelpful
While there seems to be millions of ‘miracle’ treatments for stretch marks on the market, experts are only just finding out what the marks actually are.
Fifty Shades as window to views on violence
An important research project has found what young women thought after they saw the film “Fifty Shades of Grey”.
Coffee study says drink deep
A new study says drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may have significant health benefits.
Drones drafted for frozen foray
Tasmanian experts are back from an Arctic research project where they used a variety of robots to map sea ice.
Clean water cracked in shocking new machine
As populations grow and the planet dries, the need for safe, potable water will only continue to expand.
New scans show Pluto far from placid
NASA scientists have discovered that Pluto is still geologically-active – a finding that has shocked many of those involved in the New Horizons mission.
'Internet of Things' under expert lens
People say ‘the Internet of Things’ a lot these days, but the concept may not actually be new.