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A lobby representing Australia’s medical research sector says it wants to see the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) kept alive.

Ebola deaths hit 7000 as researchers ramp up

The World Health Organisation’s latest figures show more than 16,000 people have been infected with the Ebola virus in West Africa, and almost 7000 have died.

Next tier turbines online in five years

Australian engineers are working on superconductor-powered wind turbines, complete with some mind-blowing improvements.

Pain switch could flick old treatments

Medical researchers say they have discovered an ‘off switch’ for pain.

Young whooping cough jump triggers vaccine concern

Experts say whooping cough rates are increasing in very young children, causing concern that current vaccine protection may be wearing off.

Dark rate of self-harm jumps at 14

Experts say Australia needs to make a concerted effort to stop intentional self harm among children.

Super-WiFi could be the TV of tomorrow

Experts say old television frequencies should be used to set up huge WiFi network, boosting internet access and productivity.

Kernel of concern over ACORN portal

Australia residents who spot cybercrimes in progress now have an avenue to report it.

Ancient climate study resets coal rock clock

Volcanic ash all along Eastern Australia is helping researchers learn about climate change and mass extinction during the Permian period, about 250 million years ago.

Better view from free maps of high-res Australia

Two billion pixels have come together to form the most comprehensive three-dimensional view of Australia ever.

Bot finds cold facts on ice sheet

Australian scientists have used an underwater robot to show that Antarctic sea ice may be thicker than previously thought.

Dreams run backwards on neural highway

Neuroscientists say they have spotted the difference between imagination and reality in the human brain.

Green knight gets another gong

A sustainability expert at an Australian university has been championed by the United Nations.

Magnetic fix wrangles nano-bits for bone growth

Researchers in the UK are working on a way to regenerate bones using nanoparticles controlled by magnets.

Beans brewing after galaxy's longest coffee run

A Russian spacecraft carrying Italy's first female astronaut has safely docked with the International Space Station.

Future battle-bots need your help now!

Giant fighting robots – a phrase that easily evokes a thousand sci-fi fantasies - could soon be very real.

Veil slips from deep spying game

Computer security experts have uncovered one of the most malicious pieces of software they have seen, and it could be a secret surveillance program for world governments.

Water maps bring shower of praise

Geoscience Australia has been recognised for its incredible work to strengthen community disaster resilience through advanced mapping and warning projects.

Embarrassing Ebola talk as UN asks for open doors

Australia's Foreign Minister has read out a statement criticising nations that block entry for travellers from Ebola-affected countries, like Australia.