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Space communications have moved out of radio and into optical frequencies, with the launch of NASA’s latest technology.

Tech centre addressing old motivation issues

The future of human transport could come from a new building in the UK, with the launch of a centre aimed at catapulting mobility into a new era.

Better silver treatment for drugs that miss

Medical engineers have created a new particle-based drug delivery system with some key advantages over previous versions.

Historic health check shows missed killers

Decades of neglect have allowed infectious diseases to devastate lives in the developing world, a study reveals.

Regretful study shows grass is greener for rats

New research shows that rats feel regret, a cognitive behaviour once thought to be uniquely human.

Small switch for big decisions in fly brain wiring

Many have heard of the fight-or-flight choices most creatures face in the wild, but new research has shown that for the fruit fly the choice is a bit more complex.

Language broken by the hands of children

Research has shed some light on the way children learn to communicate, and may suggest that the youngest speakers have informed language itself.

Teaching test to ensure best base

Future teachers in New South Wales will have to pass a literacy and numeracy test before they head back into the classroom.

Advanced weld brings award of cheaper planes

Local innovations have changed the state of aircraft construction worldwide.

Australians among best at resisting pestering

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.