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Incredible research has given hope to many suffering paralysis as a result of spinal cord damage, with a small trial in the US showing some excellent results.

Kids' fear and stress stamped in DNA

A study has shown that growing up in a stressful environment affects a child’s DNA, modifying their development through disadvantage.

Archive compiles ancient learning for new look at books

A living archive has been launched in Darwin, to breathe life into Indigenous languages recorded decades ago.

Bleeding memory exposes all-important online data

UPDATE 14/04: The NSA has denied reports that it has been using Heartbleed as a spying tool.

Biologists watch rapid advance of cellular in-fighting

Researchers have observed an incredible microbial arms race, as bacteria fight to contain their killer viruses.

Blind tests debunk beloved violin myth

An experiment has been conducted to test the prestige of the world’s most famous violins.

Macquarie success is clear lesson for others

Seven years of incredible conservation efforts have led to the declaration that Macquarie Island is free of pests.

Robot clam learns from organic partner, and from itself

Progress has been made on a digging robot inspired by the unique style of an oceanic clam.

Atom trapper helps quantum memory

A powerful new microchip is under development in the UK, which is capable of holding the voltage equivalent to a micron-scale bolt of lightning.

Old building trick translates on nano-scale

The decades-old practice of embedding concrete with reinforcing bars has been taken to the nano-scale, with engineers creating reinforcing a layer of carbon atoms with nanotubes.

Plant parts charge supercapacitors' step forward

Trees may soon play a role in making high-tech energy storage devices, after an exciting chemical discovery.

Salt and heat in water-hunting step forward

Density is the key factor in a new theory for finding groundwater.

Air power ascends to new level of efficiency

Wind power is often seen as the least consistent source of renewable energy, but a new project will reach great heights to put the fans in a better spot.

Ancient ailment suggests little has changed

British researchers have uncovered the oldest known example of human cancer, in the bones of a 3,200-year-old skeleton.

Basic change re-writes genetic treatments

An astounding achievement in DNA medicine has been made - one which many believed would never be possible.

Funding helps MS footwork stride ahead

Researchers are investigating the use of textured shoe inserts to help with walking problems from multiple sclerosis.

New duo found for two way take-down

Researchers have found a powerful combination that appears to decimate certain resistant tumour cells.

Researchers rearrange top end for better output

CSIRO has undergone an executive re-shuffle to improve the way it conducts and delivers science.

Bug strain gets more resistant every day

A research team tracking the evolution of a multi-drug resistant E. coli strain says it is just one step from becoming a very serious issue.

Cross-border team aims to find one photon at a time

As researchers hone the art of quantum-level control, they need more and more defined tools, a new project from Australian labs may just be the next step in the world of molecular manipulation.