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Research has revealed physical differences in the brains of people who respond emotionally to others’ feelings, compared to those who respond more rationally.
Research war on Tasmania's water woes
Claims of toxic contamination in Tasmania’s drinking water have kicked off an academic war of words.
Twitter study plots leaders' leanings
A study of over 50,000 Twitter posts has shown where Australian politicians ‘really’ sit on the left-right divide.
Worm's world view gives new sense of senses
Researchers have for the first time discovered how some animals sense the Earth’s magnetic field.
Brannerite broken for new nuclear
Australia researchers have discovered a way to extract uranium from brannerite, a mineral mining companies have long-viewed as a waste product.
Smart chairs and talking sofas for proactive OHS
Australian researchers want to ease the burden of back pain with their new invention – the smart chair.
New energy in puddle-power breakthrough
Bioengineers have created a fully functioning engine that runs on the evaporation of room-temperature water.
North Korea claims new cure-all
North Korea claims it has developed a vaccine for MERS, Ebola, AIDS, tuberculosis, cancer, morning sickness and a range of other diseases.
Robot workers put jobs at risk
A new report says technology will make 5 million Australians redundant in the next 15 years.
Parents' beliefs bend kids' results
It is sometimes surprising that two siblings who grow up in the same home, eat the same food, and share the same genes, can appear no more similar than complete strangers.
Study plots happiness through heavy music
Extreme music like heavy metal can positively influence those experiencing anger, a new study has revealed.
Income gap hurts GDP, IMF says
The gap between rich and poor in advanced economies is now at its highest level in decades.
SA seeks legal review to spot LGBTIQ disadvantage
University researchers are looking at discrimination in South Australia’s laws, on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or intersex status.
Secrets of little local's fiery survival
Researchers have discovered how one little Australian marsupial has evolved to survive in the aftermath of bushfire.
Social media seen as poor source of news
A new study has plotted the ways the people reinforce and expand their opinions, by surrounding themselves with sources that agree.
Hyperloop prepares for leap into reality
Reports say SpaceX will actually build Elon Musk’s Hyperloop – a futuristic transport tube designed to move people and freight at speeds over 1,200 km/h.
Upgrade grasped in tiny tentacles
Engineers have developed a set of miniscule robotic tentacles so small they can lasso an ant or wrap around a human hair.
Full head transplant in planning
An Italian surgeon has made a bold pitch for funding and assistance for the world’s first human head transplant.
Local expert takes gong for first vaccine
Australia’s Professor Ian Frazer has won a prestigious international award for his work on the world's first vaccine against cervical cancer, Gardasil.
Philae digs for new data
Philae is back - the European Space Agency (ESA) has received signals from its comet lander after months in the dark.
Effective lessons in anti-rape sessions
Reports on a sexual violence educational program in Kenya suggest attitudes can be changed.