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Australian engineers have unveiled a breakthrough new microscope, two decades in the making, opening up a new window into the scientific world.
Mental illness still missing out
Mental illness is the largest and fastest growing source of disability in Australia and more needs to be done to improve the stakes.
Ninth planet's past probed
Star-gazers continue to seek an elusive ninth planet in our solar system.
Tests set to stress some
NAPLAN tests are on around the country this week, giving some the chance to reflect on the national testing regime.
Baird reveals council carve-up
Mike Baird has unveiled new council boundaries across Sydney and NSW.
Genes marked for school success
A massive genetic study indicates that educational achievement could be written in our DNA.
Suffering CSIRO hits the streets
The shadow minister for innovation Kim Carr has been spotted at protests over the planned shedding of 275 jobs at CSIRO.
Oldest axe fragment found in WA
Australian archaeologists have found the world’s oldest known axe fragment.
Young peoples' pot use drops
Surveys have revealed a significant decrease in cannabis use by young Australians.
App tracks sleep crisis
Data collected by a smartphone app has revealed social pressures are depriving people of sleep, and creating a “global sleep crisis”.
Mums study shows unlucky states
Save the Children has released a new report revealing Australia’s luckiest and toughest places to be a mum.
Stereotypes spotted in brain study
Social stereotypes about race and sex may become hardwired in our brains, a new study suggests.
Students to protest lost billions
Rallies are being organised in response to new education funding budget measures.
Tech money methods inspected
Australian experts are looking at crypto-currency coding to boost government services.
Budget baulks at green goals
Authorities say the Federal Government has missed the opportunity to show leadership on nature and climate action.
CSIRO escapes latest swing
CSIRO has avoided major cuts in the new budget, and there are calls for job cuts to be delayed.
Dry times to drive massive displacement
Experts say that as dry days increase and water supplies disappear, large part of the Middle East and North Africa will become unliveable.
Funds flow to security over safety
This week’s federal budget has been slammed for failing women, children and victims of domestic violence.
Warnings raised on NDIS re-jig
Health advocates say the Government should not sell welfare short to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
New neighbours give hint of life
A trio of Earth-like planets have been found orbiting an ‘ultracool dwarf’ star not too far from our own Sun.