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A new polymer has been created which emits white light more efficiently than organic LEDs.
Lasers get deep on graphene discs
A new storage medium is being developed in Australia which could make blu-ray seem like a floppy disc.
Race kicks off at the speed of Sun
Years of work, millions of dollars but only a few kilograms of weight will be shooting down the highway from Darwin this weekend, with the start of the 3000 km World Solar Challenge race.
Uni's probe could impact mining health law
Queensland Universities have undertaken a study which could change the future of mining and environmental considerations in the state.
Centre to teach science, maths and tech. for tomorrow
A new centre at an Australian university wants to create a new way to get young students into studying education in science, engineering and health.
Cutting tape could leave none to stick on
An Environmental Law Professor is adding to the academic outcry since the new Federal Environment Department was formed, saying attempts to reduce environmental approvals will not help cut emissions.
Intellectual leap into galactic moshpit
A new galaxy has been discovered by an international team of astronomers, and there is barely enough room to swing a quasar in there.
One way to pass time in Antarctic extremes
It seems gene-swapping is about all there is to do when you live in a sea of salt at negative 20 degrees.
Robots invade increasingly tricky jobs
Ever since clog-wearing Luddites threw their shoes into automatic looms in the 15th century, people have feared having their jobs replaced by machines.
Several centres link for Indonesian collab.
A new centre at Monash University will investigate ways to strengthen Australia’s bond with Indonesia through research and business collaboration.
Shark tally to save dwindling species
Researchers from the tropical campus of James Cook University will tally the numbers for a shark and sting-ray population report card.
Study picks zap over gas
Intense scrutiny of hot water heaters has revealed that building policies could do with more flexibility to allow for new designs, researchers say.
Space printer bringing new age of astro-manufacture
NASA will soon be able to build the tools it needs from a small factory in space, with the Agency’s plan to fly a 3-D printer up to the space station.
Big shuffle to new age for patients
A massive effort to move hundreds of patients is complete, marking the official opening of the new Gold Coast University Hospital this week.
Blood flow tracker for under a hundred
A hospital-grade lightweight blood flow imager has been cobbled together for around a hundred dollars by some US scientists, and they say it works perfectly.
Nanotube CPU tested as silicon fades
Another technology is being tried as a potential replacement for silicon in computer processors, with scientists creating a CPU made from carbon nanotubes.
New model for streamers in full view
In extremely small scale technologies for some of the world’s most mind-boggling devices, there are factors at play that can ruin a project from a microscopic scale.
New paths cut for motor-neurone treatment
A new study published this week reveals the work of an international team of scientists, who combed records to find 48 new possible causes of multiple sclerosis and markers for several similar conditions.
Scaling down for laser physics fun at home
Everybody wants their own particle accelerator, but colliding hadrons in the comfort of the living room has been impossible for most – until now.
Sleeping for scholarly success
New research shows children who nap in the afternoon perform better on visual-spatial tasks when they wake up.
Bar raised by Berlin's solar smash
Researchers at a German institute have claimed a new record for the highest efficiency ever achieved in a solar panel.