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An exhibition in London has seen a glimpse of either the future of prosthetics – or the first stages of a cut-price, plastic Terminator.
Surging ahead after single layer success
A breakthrough at the Australian National University’s School of Chemistry could open a path for further size reductions in some of the world’s smallest electronics.
India and Australia hitch-up for green fuel run
A $6 million research partnership should allow a clean-burning synthetic fuel to hit the market, with CSIRO and its Indian equivalent coming together to light-up the new power supply.
Investors blow-up renewable boom, overseas
A survey has revealed a considerable boom in the issue of patents for and investments in renewable energy.
Life gives lemons, UQ makes jet fuel
Researchers at the University of Queensland have hit upon a pretty sweet idea, which could see lemons used to create clean, renewable jet fuel.
Post-transplant cancer risk plotted
Research has shown that liver transplant patients are more likely to fall victim to skin cancer.
Quantum computing speeds up, one photon at a time
A team has created a device which can only deliver very little, but also gives out a lot.
Questions to check if tech. has really helped
A Monash University expert has questioned the place of digital technology for higher education, finding that sometimes the old way is still the best for students and teachers.
Stem cells packed up for long-term heart help
Stem cell therapies continue to provide remarkable improvements for the treatment of many conditions, with new research now suggesting a better way to use stem cells for heart problems.
Lack of women stems from boys, not babies
New research shows very few women leave top jobs to have children - and it is a needless gender barrier that keeps many out of careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Public disdain of cheap houses built by media, politicians
A survey suggests concerns about affordable public housing bringing down property values and generally ruining the neighbourhood may be unfounded.
Crabs seen at bacterial party in deep seeps
Scientists have shed light on the lives-of-plenty enjoyed by lithodid crabs in the deep sea, made possible by a constant smorgasbord of bacteria which themselves feed on accumulated methane.
Paper argues genius is not natural, must be nutured
New research suggests that true genius needs company.
Pattern shows man is not the only pensive primate
Neuroscientists have shown that virtually all primates follow a particular genetic code for brain development, showing humans are not the sole keepers of high-order brain functions for planning, complex decisions and speech.
Scientists shipped far south after mysterious metering
Gravitational shifts have indicated something is happening in Antarctica, and a team of researchers from ANU are on their way to check it out.
Surveyor gives berth to Investigator
One of the greatest contributors to our current knowledge of the Southern Ocean is stepping aside to make way for a younger model.
Tour to talk conservation for tiny islands
A study tour is bringing together researchers and community members from across the Arafura and Timor seas to share ideas for the future.
Bar raised by new bot on the beat
A new level has been set in the world of robotics, with engineers unveiling the fastest robotic runner ever built.
CSIRO helps shoppers face reality online
The risk of buying clothes online is well-known to shoppers these days, but science may help remove that fear.
Passing accessories to nuclear ignition
A milestone has been passed on the path to a paradigm shift in energy production.
White lights on new LED technique, solar boost possible
A new polymer has been created which emits white light more efficiently than organic LEDs.