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The African tigerfish has a habit that many suspected but no-one had seen, until it was caught on camera by South African researchers.
Baby research shows assisted risk
A study has shown the risk of tragic birth complications is nearly twice as high for babies conceived by assisted reproduction.
Dry times leaving river fish more limited
Fish migrations will be interrupted by the drying climate near Australia’s coast, according to a new paper from Murdoch University.
Fishery funding to factor weather, food and future
Funding has been awarded to a number of projects aimed at creating a truly sustainable fisheries industry for Australia.
Science warns prime predators need protection too
Australian scientists have contributed to an international report urging world governments to better protect large carnivores, saying a decline at the apex will flow through the food chain.
Windmills just millimetres across could charge the future
Research engineers in the US have designed a micro-windmill that yield a tiny new level of energy gathering.
Brain boost brought about by beam for babies
A recent test has suggested that a focused ultrasound beam can improve sensory awareness.
Hundreds asked if hygiene helps or hinders
A European team will conduct a study to see if our anti-bacterial, super-sanitary world could be doing more harm than good.
Wireless power-up could put plugs in the past
A new development could one day spell the end of wall-plugs and chargers, after a team was able to beam power from one device to another almost a metre away.
Big questions on bacterial baggage tackled
Questions have been answered about the complex array of bacteria that live in and on our bodies, one of the most exciting and expansive new fields of biology.
Cheap fix for water split could yield new power
A new technique may bring a totally renewable reality a little bit closer, improving the ways electricity from wind and solar can be stored.
Shepherds guard flock as deadly season starts
Anti-whaling activists aboard the Sea Shepherd have found their Moby Dick, uncovering and interrupting a Japanese whaling fleet at the start of the new season.
Cool new cube makes other boxes look square
An intriguing device has emerged from the minds of Swiss engineers to make a cube which can walk around, balance itself and stand up on a single corner.
Pill for better learning may teach old dogs new tricks
New research has shown a drug used for treating epilepsy may allow adults to learn as easily as children do.
Auspicious Australia shown in research top ten
Australia punches well above its weight in terms of research outcomes, a habit highlighted by the release of the Ten of the Best Research Projects 2013 report.
Pyne's paper shows weight in proctors' pockets
The Federal Government has released a report on the financial situation of the country’s universities.
Sex doesn't sell in matters of the heart
The advertising game is often one of subtlety, suggestion and subliminal messaging – other times the formula is just to place a scantily-clad person next to the thing you want to sell, but research at the University of Queensland is investigating whether sex really is the best way to make a sale.
ANU graduates to next level of brain repair research
This time of year means graduation for many students, and in the case of an honours graduand from ANU, brings the chance to change the world some more.
Australia claims another NZ icon
New Zealand’s kiwi bird may join a list which includes pavlova, Weetbix, Crowded House and Russell Crowe – all things Australia liked so much it pinched them from its neighbour.
Deceptive Australians had time to refine their tricks
Australia’s ecology is littered with tricksters, shysters and con-artists; according to a new report.
Radio hunt brings black holes to the back yard
A new weapon has been added to the citizen scientist’s arsenal, with the launch of a tool that allows anyone to find black holes in deep space from the comfort of an armchair.