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It appears that the idea of retiring to a life of inactivity is disappearing, as older workers chop and change late in their careers.
Next step needed for powerful future
As the new year gets into gear, many hope that a raft of ideas and policies for protecting energy supplies and the environment will be on the way.
New antibiotic could be start of fresh wave
The first new antibiotic to be discovered in nearly 30 years could bring a ‘paradigm shift’ in the fight against drug resistance, researchers say.
News in full swing from the 19th!
Hello and welcome back to CareerSpot News for 2015, faithful readers.
Smart window offers double take
Engineers in Singapore have unveiled ‘smart window’ technology, which can adjust its tint to lighting conditions and gather electricity at the same time.
Stems cells see great success in MS study
Exciting results in a long-running multiple sclerosis (MS) study suggest stem cells could help halt the degenerative condition.
Ten ways humanity got it right this year
The journal Science has picked its top ten scientific achievements of the year, highlighting some incredible breakthroughs of 2014.
Willingness trumps knowingness in school success
New studies suggest personality is more important than intelligence when it comes to success in education.
Beer testing goes molecular to find atoms of ale
A team of scientists has been tasked with a particularly difficult project – defining just what is good about Queensland’s famous XXXX beer.
Centre to study critters, creeks and matters of the North
Experts say they are keen to start using newly-announced Federal Government money for research projects across northern Australia.
Date with fruit could cut depression risk
Daily consumption of fruit may play a role in maintaining mental health, a study from the University of Queensland says.
Four-way finding could see Dengue damned
A major research breakthrough featuring Australian scientists could be the key to fighting dengue fever.
Sea floor testing ground for big ship's scanners
The CSIRO’s new high-tech research ship Investigator has tested its equipment on the sea floor around Tasmania, producing detailed 3-dimensional maps of areas never plotted before.
Whale project sails for big blue knowledge
The Australian Government has provided $1.1 million for a Southern Ocean whale research voyage this summer (not the Japanese kind).
Light shines on dark matter from Victorian mine shaft
Researchers are looking for one of the most mysterious substances in the universe, starting their search in a rural Victorian mine shaft.
Smart bullet could be snipers' new friend
Engineers at DARPA – the US military’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency – have created a device that is as scary as it is astounding; a bullet than can change direction mid-air.
Super-metal is stronger, lighter than any before
An international research team has developed a new “high-entropy” metal alloy with a higher strength-to-weight ratio than any other existing metal material.
Fun tech levels-up for serious help
Australian researchers are taking part in a massive trial to see whether computer games, iPad apps and interactive games such as the Wii can help people recover from falls, strokes and brain injuries.
Tech connections to boost people power
A Canberra company is bringing in a new technology that will allow households to buy and sell electricity on the market, potentially cutting the middle man and turning the industry on its head.
Bad seems good in fallacy of maths
New research shows many who claim they are “good” at maths actually aren’t, demonstrating once again the incredible power of self-delusion.
Experts hunt for value in call for reform
Academics have expressed their views on the final report of the Financial System Inquiry, handed down last weekend.