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Modern science and ancient Indigenous knowledge should be much more closely linked, one expert says.
Uni coffers drop on external factors
New figures show Western Australia's universities suffered a significant drop in income in 2014.
Easily-avoided metadata bill continues
The Senate will vote on the Government’s metadata retention bill today, and it appears almost certain to pass with the blessing of the party technically considered the Opposition.
New tech for sea checks tested
The University of Sydney will surround a reef with robotic eyes, to spy on the creatures that live there.
Plastic claims break down under scrutiny
New research suggests the biodegradable claims on some plastic containers may not be all they appear.
Small nudge for big effect in liquidation
Business simulation experiments have shown simple interventions could increase compliance by company directors whose companies are undergoing liquidation.
Tiny debut could be sole role for rodent
A beautiful, ingenious and miniscule Australian native has been caught on camera, but researchers believe it may be the first and last time.
Workforce warned before robot revolution
Robots will change the Australian workforce in the next decade, according to some.
Magnetic heat study attracts new ideas
Research engineers have discovered how to control heat (and possibly sound) with a magnetic field.
Membrane removes barrier to health
Australian researchers have developed an exciting new membrane that can clean water in a much more energy efficient manner.
Report plots polluters against improvement
A new report has named Australia’s top 10 polluters, and unsurprisingly, they do not appear to like renewable energy.
Cell switch could turn cancer on itself
Researchers are working on a way to turn aggressive leukaemia cells into grown-up immune cells.
Push for better sepsis checks
Australian researchers are calling for a global review of sepsis guidelines, after a survey found one in eight patients with infections requiring intensive care did not meet current criteria.
Tech tools give real lessons through fake patients
Researchers are working on an advanced suite of diagnostic simulation tools in South Australia.
Big wigs to keep fee chat going
Australia’s elite universities want to keep up discussions about higher education funding, depsite the failure of the Federal Government’s bill this week.
Study watches knowledge setting in
Neuroscientists have used advanced techniques to find out just what happens in the brain when it learns something technical.
3D-Printing makes big leap from light bed
An incredible new technique could be the next big advance in 3D-printing.
Add-on brings big leap in carbon scrubbing
The U.S. Department of Energy has funded a big breakthrough in the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from coal-fired power plants.
Austral Ark marks unique native needs
A new book has gathered the most recent knowledge on Australia’s stunning and unique assemblage of flora and fauna.
Biofuel duo take ideas international
Two Australian PhD students have reached the final round of an international competition thanks to their exciting project to cost-effectively produce biofuel from algae.
Body clock better plotted
Neuroscientists have found cells within the brain that control our circadian rhythms, the 24-hour processes behind sleep and wake cycles.