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A recent research project may have taught some participants about the dangers of internet complacency, and showed the level of ignorance about easy security measures.

Billions and billions linked in new telescopic view

Attempts to visualise the size and shape of the universe have boggled even history’s greatest minds, but it is getting easier.

Faster path for more future doctors

A new policy will let university med school applicants find a place more easily.

Metal makers' new home at Monash

A new research facility will allow Australian engineers to grab hold of the future, and carve it with some incredible machinery.

Coral drift as good Reef gauge

Coral spawning has been used to judge the potential effects of dredge spoil and pesticide pollution on marine environments.

Japan's whale kill count culled

Japan will kill just 333 minke whales in the Southern Ocean next year, after it unveiled its reduced whaling “research” programme.

Local reef fix impresses marine world

Concrete action to boost the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef has been showcased on a global stage.

Mega-mine's cost to be counted just before the dig

Work on Australia’s largest mine ever will be underway long before its impacts are understood, reports say.

Philae fills Rosetta for years of mulling-over

Europe's science probe Philae has gone quiet for a bit, after making its mark on global media, the scientific world and the comet on which it landed.

River check seeks damage from dry times

University of Canberra will embark on a $2.8 million research project to monitor the effects of water delivery in the Murray Darling Basin.

Robots take on techno-waste challenge

Australian engineers have trained an army of robots to fight the scourge of e-waste.

Work/life rebalanced on good day to go home

Go Home On Time Day was on this week - a day for awareness about the risks of working too hard.

Blood models show promise for quick defrost

Engineers have found a way to rapidly prepare frozen red blood cells for transfusion, which could make cryogenic transport even better.

Photon mixing stick could be centre of future computer

Engineers have built a nanowire system that could be used to power photonic computer systems.

Alarm over rate of drugs for kids

Reports this week claim that powerful anti-psychotic medication is being overprescribed to Australian children.

China's Ebola help on the ground, locals train for bigger spread

Training is underway for Australian medical professionals who may have to fight an Ebola outbreak.

Gamer brains can cut learning curve

A new study suggests that playing action video games like Call of Duty can actually improve learning capability.

New German deal pursued with fresh zeal

The Australian Government has announced it will seek a new free trade agreement, this time with the nation of Germany.

Prime petaflops planned for US Government

The US Government has struck a deal with tech giants to build the world's fastest supercomputers to date.

Time and tongues make microbiome marriage

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