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In a seriously ‘mad science’ piece of research, the brains of old mice have been rejuvenated by injecting plasma from a human umbilical cord.
Stats show teen issues
A new OECD report has highlighted some of the pressures that can harm teenagers' wellbeing and performances at school.
Weekend events take science to the street
Scientists and supporters of science will march in support of science this Saturday.
Local satellites join space race
Three tiny Australian satellites are on their way to the International Space Station (ISS).
Robot surgery centre launched
Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) has opened Australia’s first robotic surgery training centre.
States sorting new Safe Schools
The NSW Government has ditched the Safe Schools sexuality and gender diversity programme.
Card questions half answered
The Federal Government has failed to name the “community leaders” that it says are calling for the cashless welfare card.
Sensitive details left online
An inquiry has been ordered after children’s personal details were published on the Victorian Education Department's website.
Boxing body pushes for free heads
Authorities say boxers do more to protect their heads when they are not wearing helmets.
Experts back open data expansion
A new study says researchers want open data, but a number of factors keep it hidden.
Neutrino hunt starts with nothing
Test runs of one of the world’s most advanced sensors have found nothing – exactly what they were looking for.
QLD bails on NAPLAN pilot
Queensland has pulled out of the online NAPLAN pilot after a series of glitches.
Scullion responds to justice call
A UN official says Australia must do something about the “disturbing” number of incarcerated Aboriginal children.
Red tape tying down med-tech
The CSIRO says red tape is holding back Australia’s medical technology and pharmaceutical industry.
Half-ready work scheme launched
The Federal Government has launched an unpaid internship program with the backing of any legislation.
Real centre for artificial studies
Australian researchers are bringing the AI revolution closer, with the opening of a new dedicated centre.
Australia slacking on fruit and veg
The CSIRO says four out of five Australian adults are not eating enough fruit and vegetables.