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The Productivity Commission has again warned of the rise of the machines.
Trans treatment harms health
While society begins to realise that gender is not binary, many of the world’s 25 million transgender people still experience stigma, prejudice and abuse.
Brainy exercise effect found
Researchers say working out after learning can help boost memory retention, if timed correctly.
More waves bathe LIGO
Australian scientists have helped detect the gravitational waves emitted by colliding black holes for the second time.
New strides in snake leg mystery
Biologists have wrestled for years with the question of when snakes lost their legs.
State failing to fix schools
The WA Government has acknowledged its sluggishness in rebuilding decades-old public schools.
Multi-billion prison plan unveiled
Almost $4 billion will be spent on 3,000 new prison beds into the New South Wales prison system over the next four years.
Scribbly scientist gets garden marker
A new panel is in place at the Australian National Botanic Gardens to honour Australian scientist Dr Max Day.
Brain pools' processing assessed
Scientists have spotted one of the ways that our brains deal with the millions of different scenarios we face.
Scans spot explosive injuries
Neuroscientists have discovered a distinct and previously unknown pattern of brain injury from high explosives.
Kids' pill risk reviewed
A new study has found that most antidepressants for children and teens work about as well as placebos.
Immigration accused of ignoring safety
Immigration Department staff may face prosecution over the death of a detained asylum seeker, lawyers say.
QLD tests religious subjects
The Queensland Government will review religious education, after claims Christians were trying to convert students.
Coastal climate damage inspected
Wild weather has again smashed Australian coasts, but could it be a sign of things to come?
Water storage spotted from space
Australia is often wracked by both flood and drought at the same time, leading many to wonder; just how much water is there?
New rules for long solar road
The next World Solar Challenge will be the toughest yet, after organisers announced new rules.
Uni's unite for joint health drive
Monash University and the University of Melbourne have launched an $80 million biomedical research project.
Don't politicise planetary issues
Experts say that when it comes to talking about environmental issues, people should stick to the science.
Kids urged into robo-learning
One of Australia’s top roboticists says there is no age limit on tech education.
Anxiety link for mobile-heavy mums
A world first Australian study claims there is a link between heavy mobile phone and tablet use, and anxiety risk in mothers of young children.