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The University of Sydney and Rio Tinto are extending their autonomous mining research partnership after several successful years.

'S' for security could also stand for 'slow'

Researchers say time and energy are being wasted almost every second of every day, due entirely to the letter ‘S’.

Call to plot leaks as gas industry wells up

A team of university experts has warned that the risks of coal seam gas mining could play out before governments get around to responding.

Immune trick for aged attack on malaria

An international team of scientists has developed a malaria drug that tricks the immune system into destroying infected red blood cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.

IV investigation shows need to shift

The intravenous (IV) fluid currently recommended for the majority of hospitalised children worldwide should change, a new study says.

Solar power pitched to new height

Local researchers say they have broken the record for converting sunlight into electricity.

Bribery backed by bosses every day

A new study says that not only is corruption not inhibited in many big businesses, it is actually a central strategy.

Early talk sets scene for later behaviour

Researchers say long-term social, behavioural and educational impacts can come from poor language skills among disadvantaged children.

Ex-minister could keep roles, despite fines and bans

The Federal Court has disqualified and fined 5 former directors of Australian Property Custodian Holdings Ltd (APCHL) for breaching their directors’ duties and making an illegal related party payment of more than $30 million.

Genetic journey shows we may be extra-terrestrial

Research has shown that DNA can survive a flight through space and back into Earth's atmosphere, while keeping its genetic information intact.

New tech lets locals clasp bra of the future

Australian engineers are changing the world - one uncomfortable breast at a time.

Police and professors get keen for corpses

Australia’s first body farm may be one of the least appealing locations for many, but researchers say it will be a dream to have so many corpses in one backyard.

Sewerage scoured in fresh quest for fuel

An extraordinarily deep investigation of sewerage could have implications for protecting the environment, energy recovery and human health.

Weather rig ready for big storm close-up

Australian storm-chasers and weather-watchers will be pleased to know that the nation’s first mobile weather radar is about to fire up.

Silk suit for anti-bacterial ghost

Researchers have demonstrated a device which can be implanted in the body, destroy bacteria, and then dissolve safely.

Brains fight for fund, even without co-payment

A lobby representing Australia’s medical research sector says it wants to see the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) kept alive.

Ebola deaths hit 7000 as researchers ramp up

The World Health Organisation’s latest figures show more than 16,000 people have been infected with the Ebola virus in West Africa, and almost 7000 have died.