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Research has shown that experiences bring better value-for-money than possessions.
Uni to boost best parts of regional life
A new research project is seeking the source of strength and cultural heritage to improve regional communities.
Big jump in extinction estimate paints dire picture
Evidence is mounting for the notion that humans are causing a mass extinction event.
Clues sought for source of male rage
An Australian study is looking for the root of teenage aggression.
New green fuel for short path to power
Researchers in the US are working on designer bacteria that eat sunlight and can be burned for fuel.
Shots fired to fix sad state of STEM
Australia's chief scientist wants a greater focus towards the skills that will drive the future economy.
Skin thinking blurs mind/body border
A new study has revealed that the nerves in human skin can judge the size and shape of things they touch.
Study maps origin of sea debris
Australian mathematicians and oceanographers may be able to work out which bits of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch came from where.
Laser split to get fix on nanoparticles
Nanoparticles - engineered materials the size of a few atoms – will be a constant feature of the future, but the tiniest inventions come with the biggest risks.
Big steps on promising HIV vax
A simple oral vaccine has managed to completely block the monkey equivalent of HIV, and human trials are on the way
Brain-to-brain email sends thoughts around the world
A fascinating research project has seen two people send emails directly to each others’ minds.
Deadly spread tracked back to healer
The 2014 outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has been traced to a single infection that started a chain of human-human transmission, and experts say it will not stop soon.
YouTube better for time-wasting than life-saving
YouTube can do many things, but a new study says saving lives is probably not one of them.
Kids lose real reading under digital dominion
Emoticons just don’t cut it - a new study says children’s social skills are being reduced by their excessive use of digital screens and media.
School plan keeps the faith with states
The Federal Government’s school chaplaincy program will go ahead, but has been changed to get around a High Court decision.
Big centre for nano-studies to bring particular progress
A new site has been set up for some astounding pieces of science gear to be housed in Australia.
Deep drills spot frozen spring of life
Researchers have found over 4,000 new species an Antarctic lake 800 metres beneath the icy surface.
Eight meet to seal uni fee deal
Group of Eight vice-chancellors have assembled in Canberra this week as decisions are made around university deregulation.
New links add to ancient man's mix
An Australian study has shed new light on the relationship between Neanderthals and modern humans, suggesting they lived side-by-side for thousands of years.
Young science star's helpful path funded
One of Australia’s youngest scientific laser-wranglers has received a $25,000 boost to her high-tech water filter work.