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All parents have faced the requests that come from children in the aisles of the supermarket, but a new study say Australian parents are better at resisting these demands than those in other countries.

Boldness isn't best for long-living fish

Research into fish family trees has shown a sheltered life could be the way to go.

Home-grown thermometer brings billionths of degrees

Australian researchers have produced the world's most sensitive thermometer - three times more precise than the best thermometers in existence.

Local hunters could shoot to help

Australia’s hunting community is an oft-maligned bunch, but they could find an important role in keeping pest species down.

Millions die per night by fox and feline

Research has shown over 10 per cent of Australia's native mammals have become extinct since European settlement, and feral cats continue to take a massive toll.

More excitement than understanding in science survey

Australians love science and technology, but do not really know what it’s all about – according to a new report.

Copper wires could find new life as batteries

Researchers may be able to get more life out of perennial copper wiring, with a project to both store and conduct electricity within a single cable.

Sperm used to seed new swimming robot

Sperm has been added to the list of natural designs being hijacked by science.

Sun power peak pushes dawn of new energy

CSIRO energy engineers have broken the record for the highest temperature and pressure generated by solar power.

Infectious espionage spied in powerful new bacteria

Warnings have been raised over a ‘superbug’ capable masking its DNA to avoid detection.

Light shines on memory circuits in mind-bending advance

In a medical advance straight from science fiction - researchers have used light to create, erase and retrieve memories within the brain of a live mouse.

New smoking link from big genetic think

Around a quarter of smokers who have a particular genetic defect will develop lung cancer at some point in their lifetime, a large international study has found.

Astro-equipment stars at auction

A piece of equipment from one of mankind’s most astounding technological achievements has been sold at auction.

European team beams info over three metres

European scientists claim to have teleported quantum information across a three metre space.

Mixed response to grad-grabbing teacher plan

There has been some concern about the effectiveness of a program designed to improve the quality and range of experienced staff in the teaching sector.

Source of smarts pinned to upstanding citizens

While plenty of other creatures are intelligent – humans seem to have unique skills when it comes to brain power.

Green talking points tarnished by colourful words

When trying to change long-held ideas about the world, language is everything.

Liberal slams CSIRO cuts for lack of federal understanding

Despite efforts to avoid it, millions of dollars in budget cuts will force CSIRO to close down several sites for world-leading research.

Local help in quest for man-made beings

Australian researchers are contributing to an incredible scientific effort – creating the world’s first-ever synthetic complex organism.

Maths moves marine science away from simple model

Researchers have released ground-breaking findings to dismiss a common theory of biodiversity, and could change the way some environments are managed.