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Chinese authorities have charged a British executive from pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline over a range of corrupt activities, in a case designed to send a warning that things in China have changed.
Brain drugs drag down later life functions
With the rise of so-called “smart drugs” in high schools and universities, a new study has shown that the temporary gains could be met be lasting losses.
Survey formula cuts serious effects of funny answers
Every anonymous survey is an opportunity for some responders to express their hilarity through mischievous and intentionally inaccurate answers, but a new study say these responses can be found and allowed for.
New DNA builds incredible unnatural life
In a truly incredible breakthrough, scientists have engineered a bacterium with three pairs of DNA bases, rather than two.
Research re-jig sees commercial cuts and bio-med boost
Australia’s research industries have been reformed after last night’s budget announcements, with healthy boosts in some areas but deep cuts in others.
Student's burning farm ambition rewarded
One young researcher in Queensland is looking for solutions to his home country’s rapidly rising needs, and has been rewarded for his efforts so far.
Thousand year boost shows where the rain has gone
New Australian research has added some detail to the world’s ocean, air and climate maps.
Universe rewound in model's modal shift
After five years of development and three months running on 8000 processors – an advanced model of our universe and its evolution has been rendered.
A cheap and easy way to trap centuries of supply
An Australian expert has put forth a proposal that could protect the nation from water scarcity for generations.
Charity book brings water-purifying particles to the poor
A charity has put together a book that may be the perfect combination of practical and academic advice to save lives.
Graphene graft gives new drug checking base
Sensing chemicals is one of the fundamental tasks in almost every biological process, but engineers have now taken this natural ability and re-purposed it for technological use.
Learning arm helps robots catch human skills
As robots begin to have an increasing presence in our lives, it is likely that they will greatly annoy some people, luckily, researchers are planning for this.
Dream control could rest new treatments on PTSD patients
Researchers have used electrical stimulation of the brain to induce “lucid dreaming”, a state in which the dreamer is aware and in control of their dream.
Heart-on-a-chip to give better look at defects
Harvard researchers have grown a section of the human heart for testing, complete with an inherited cardiovascular disease.
Low density help in cancer's internal invasion
‘Bad’ cholesterol has become worse this week, with Australian researchers discovering it helps the spread of cancer throughout the body.
New cells may bury earliest memories
A new study may show why we cannot recall the very earliest parts of life.
Nuclear site spend to highlight more dangers
New work at a local lab will help Australia play a greater role in the development of nuclear medicine - radiopharmaceuticals for cancers, heart disease, muscular and skeletal conditions.
Deregulation taking shape as opposition grows louder
The Federal Education Minister has given the strongest indication that university fees will be deregulated next week.
Birds' fear can help cut startling death toll
A cheap technique has been shown to reduce Albatross deaths at sea by over 90 per cent.
Collaboration lends weight to vegetation count
New ways to assess vegetation in natural ecosystems around Australia is being made possible, by a research project combining computer vision and environmental science.
Global glacier info-gathering plots potential rise
Everything from irrigation and hydropower to stinger season and whale watching will be impacted by a project mapping virtually all of the world’s glaciers.