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New research this week reveals some types of vaccines may support the transmission of more virulent forms of disease.
Next-gen coral created to counter acidic oceans
As ocean temperatures rise and oceans become more acidic, corals are declining in record numbers, but a new research project is applying human-assisted evolution to develop resilient coral species to help reverse this decline.
Monash tips hat to Moore in supercapacitor studies
Monash engineers have reported on their successful miniaturisation of supercapacitors – an important step in the constant advance of batteries and power technology.
90 gigahertz blink for optical computer link
Researchers have developed a light-emitting device that can turn on and off up to 90 billion times per second.
Exciting Ebola advance in vaccine tests
Experts are reporting 100 per cent success rate in a trial for a new Ebola vaccine in Guinea.
Kind words mark eye pioneer's passing
Australian eye health pioneer Professor Brien Holden has been remembered as a unique and inspiring leader around the world.
Report goes against Abbott's coal claim
A report by a social welfare group says renewable energy is an easier, quicker and cheaper method of lifting people out of poverty than fossil-fuel power.
Solar mega-drone to boost 'net access
Facebook has unveiled its first full-scale, solar-powered, internet-broadcasting drone.
Study says mis-reading GPs can't help obese
A new study says GPs are failing to help obese Australians lose weight because they mistake low levels of health literacy with a lack of motivation.
Australian space race could keep great minds
The first female and first Australian principal investigator on a mission to Mars says Australia should embrace the opportunity to inspire - and retain - the next generation of home-grown scientists, engineers and technologists by joining the space exploration game.
Deep depression mechanism found
New research has shed light on the mechanisms in the brain that can lead depressed people to dwell on negative thoughts.
Donations counted in life-saving study
A new report card for global aid reveals Australians are an altruistic bunch, saving the lives of 230,000 children since the year 2000.
Antibiotic resistance jumps species
Antibiotic resistance genes are spreading to Australian wildlife, including captive sea lions and rock wallabies, and the little penguins of Sydney Harbour.
Choice circuits spotted in fly brains
New research suggests that just like humans, fruit flies show self-awareness of their actions.
Humpback uptick brings reclassification call
Studies on the recovery of Australia’s humpback whale populations have revealed that they are increasing at a remarkable rate, among the highest documented worldwide.
Pot stats show blunt opposition
Despite Australia’s relatively high rate of cannabis use, new figures show most are strongly opposed to it.
Rich countries care less about climate risks
A global survey has found that the world’s wealthiest people understand climate change, but only half see it as a threat.
ANSTO microscopy takes big leap forward
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is celebrating the launch of its brand new Electron Microscopy Facility.
Expert launching new studies from local base
An international expert has come to Australia to make air travel faster and cheaper.
Experts give AI warning to global gun-slingers
Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk and about 1,000 robotics experts have signed a letter to ensure that in the future of warfare- human fingers are on the trigger.
Rail CRC to put future on track
A new rail manufacturing cooperative research centre (CRC) has been launched to help Australia’s rail manufacturers expand into overseas markets and global supply chains.