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Vaccination rates appear to have increased since welfare payments were cut for unvaccinated children.
Women in STEM scheme starts
The Australian Academy of Science wants input on a national plan to get more women in STEM fields.
Blockchain contracts coming
CSIRO has joined with law and tech firms to create blockchain-based legal contracts.
ACT mulls suspension switch
The ACT is considering raising the bar on what students can be suspended for.
Cheese aged by aeons
Evidence of ancient cheese has pushed back the origin date for the delicious snack.
STEM bias called out
A major business leader says there is “hard evidence” of unconscious bias at work at some STEM organisations.
PS fights cyber strike
Federal public servants from a range of departments will soon take part in cyber wargames.
Global activity gaps mapped
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a new report estimating global physical activity trends over time.
Order faces quantum tests
Quantum physicists may have found a new answer to the ‘chicken or egg’ paradox.
Worksafe gets scientific
WA safety authorities are focusing on issues in workplaces where scientific testing and analysis is carried out.
Beer firms hop on health trends
A new review has highlighted a range of terms that beer companies use to make their products appear healthier.
Immune cell 'gulps' spotted
Scientists have, for the first time, watched in real-time as immune cells survey their surroundings to detect threats.
NAPLAN data released
Contentious NAPLAN data was released this week amid argument about its validity.
Top clock takes science prize
The Australian designers of the world’s most precise clock have won a prestigious prize.
Academy welcomes Andrews
The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the appointment of Karen Andrews as the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology.
Locals grow new tree of life
Australian scientists are developing a new evolutionary tree for bacteria based on DNA.
SA to pay for failed students
Aircraft maintenance students who received substandard training from TAFE SA are to be compensated.
Nauru moves highlight crisis
A succession of critically ill asylum seeker children are being brought from Nauru.
Unclear future could harm industry
An energy expert says Australia’s unclear power policies could lead to an expert brain drain.