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Australian biotech firm CSL is positioning itself as one of the world's biggest flu vaccine businesses, with a partial buy-out of Novartis.
IP leaks show cost of free trade
An Australian expert has poked holes in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), following further negotiations over the weekend.
Vatican books bathed in radiant scanners' glow
The Vatican is taking a high-tech approach to preserving its massive library.
Next-gen ads take junk food viral
Social media has emerged as the hip new place for junk food marketing, with a study showing that adolescents are being made to spread the message about unhealthy food.
Beaming with success, physicists bring laser tractors closer
Physicists at ANU have built a tractor beam that uses a laser to repel and attract objects.
DNA details to cash-in on CRISPR-Cas
A new paper has described some details of a genome-editing system that is quickly becoming the global standard.
Freya's freedom decided soon
The student who leaked details of the Prime Minister’s daughter’s “secret” scholarship faces up to two years jail.
Kama Sushi - the origin of sex
Evidence of sexual intercourse has been found deep in our ecological history, uncovered by a local palaeontological private eye.
Nose cells in spine spell new life
In a world first, a man with a severed spinal cord has been able to walk again.
Sea stayed similar before humans changed the scene
Australian researchers say sea levels did not move much in the last few thousand years, until recently.
Boss cells' big job expanded
A new study has shown more aspects to the role played by megakaryocytes - giant cells that leap into action when the body is wounded.
Easy mix for great power fix
Scientists at China's Nanyang Technology University (NTU) have developed ultra-fast charging batteries that can be recharged up to 70 per cent in only two minutes.Chinese scientists have developed batteries that can be recharged up to 70 per cent in only two minutes.
Ebola in "hard" basket as Australia keeps evading
Calls are coming from home and abroad while the Australian Government continues to hold back from full commitment to fighting the Ebola outbreak.
Love in red is not unique
A new study shows that the colour red evokes similar ideas in humans and monkeys, suggesting that biology, rather than our culture, plays the fundamental role in “seeing red”.
New link in aging chain shows illness ingress
Researchers have shined a light on one of the mechanisms that links depression and aging to an increased risk of disease.
Site starts work to build tomorrow's trades
A new deal means Australia’s robot revolution may start just south of Sydney.
Whole genetic set as first step for tests
A study covering over 3000 people has shown how effective whole DNA testing can be for finding diseases.
Arts is easy target for academic "fix"
A University of Sydney Professor says that the recent Australian Curriculum review makes some assumptions that could greatly hinder the success of many students.
Backward views taint Ed. review
One of the people behind the new review of the English curriculum is facing accusations of racism, sexism, bigotry and having an horrendous sense of humour.
Old brain claims holding us back
There are many completely false yet popular myths about the brain, and a new study say they can hinder factual learning.
CRC value check will see some chucked
The Federal Government's plan to close important research centres have drawn criticism almost immediately.