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Using futuristic gels and even living cells, 3D-printing of soft body parts is getting closer.

Giant lizards welcomed Australia's first migrants

A new study says Australia’s first human inhabitants may have shared their home with giant killer lizards.

Go8 wants rich research switch

The Group of Eight universities are crying out for someone to fix Australia’s “broken” research system.

Researchers spot deadly new native

Scientists have discovered a new species of highly-venomous snake and unsurprisingly, it lives in Australia.

Excited scientists reveal Martian flows

“There is liquid water today on the surface of Mars,” came the announcement overnight from Michael Meyer, the lead scientist on NASA’s Mars exploration programme.

Micromotors make big step to cleaner oceans

Nanoengineers have unveiled a new type of microscopic motor that runs on enzymes, and could one day help clean the Earth’s oceans.

Self-healing tyres tested

Engineers are working on a new kind of rubber that does not require vulcanisation and can even repair itself when torn.

CSIRO oil search questioned

The Wilderness Society has questioned a deal that will see energy giant Chevron pay for CSIRO’s research ship Investigator to conduct oil and gas exploration in the Great Australian Bight.

Hot study plots warming work risks

Experts say hot conditions make for more dangerous work.

NASA coding for flight fuel cut

A new project by software engineers at NASA seeks to cut fuel use by improving operations.

New gene tech gets deep on nano-machines

Australian medical researchers have unlocked a central part of the way mitochondria behave.

Simple combination could be brain cancer breakthrough

Exciting results have come from a trial using two existing drugs to fight brain cancer.

Disgusting drug move marks TPP risk

The well-publicised hike in the price of an essential medicine this week raises serious issues about the design of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an intellectual property expert has warned.

Fee deregulation back to drawing board

The Turnbull Government has hinted that it may scrap the Abbott Government's plan to let universities set their own fees.

Labor looks to lock down great minds

The ALP says it wants to encourage brilliant minds to start new companies in Australia.

Radicalisation book reeks of paranoid push

The Federal Government has launched a 32-page booklet that it says will help prevent radicalisation of young Australian minds.

Violent views grow among young

A new study has again shown the disturbing prevalence of views that excuse violence against women.

Accolades acquired by local science stars

The Australians behind vital and exciting research combating conditions like cancer, depression and birth defects will be recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony this week.

Reef report shows run-off falling short of target

The latest Great Barrier Reef marine environment report card says the overall condition of inshore areas is pretty poor.

Weather twins can crush coasts

Increasing severe El Niño and La Niña events will cause more storms that lead to extreme coastal flooding and erosion across the Pacific Ocean, a new study says.