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Galactic archaeologists have uncovered new insights into the formation of the earliest galaxies by observing the chemical signatures of ancient ‘fossil’ stars
Australians assist in making heavy mark for 117
Australian experts have helped add to the periodic table, confirming the discovery of its latest element.
Less HELP could be a hex on attendance
The university sector will be waiting to hear its funding future, with a number of recommendations to reduce the role of public money.
More help needed now in fight to find missing schoolgirls
Protests are planned to make sure the world does not forget about 200 Nigerian schoolgirls, who have been missing for more than two weeks.
Push to save school funds by placing them in state hands
The federal government may give almost all control of public education to state governments, if it accepts certain recommendations from the recent audit.
The right words bring willing helpers
If teachers or parents want their young children to help out, research shows the choice of words is all-important.
Trades gap plugged by encouraging students, minister says
More students need to look at careers in trades and training, if the nation is to tackle its skills shortages.
Mineral minstrels set out to forge new metal fans
A band of roaming metallurgists will visit some of Australia’s most remote schools, burning things, blowing them up and getting students excited about mineral science.
Great minds turn inside to seek out negativity
CSIRO has set up an internal unit to tackle accusations of bullying and workplace harassment.
App success from battle of hackettes
Australia's first female hackathon has been run across two major cities.
One drop lens could bring microscopy to masses
Australian engineers have come up with a new way of making lenses, which could turn any smart phone into a microscope.
Thousands line up for local online learning
One Australian University will launch its first ever Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) today, and already has over 20,000 people waiting for the first lesson.
Ex-PM taking global ed. head on
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has given a speech on the future of education in the world’s poorest nations, in her new role at RMIT.
Minister looks to QLD for remote success
The Northern Territory Education Minister has toured a number of remote schools in Queensland to learn about a new education strategy.
Pad and pen back again for deeper understanding
Writing with pen and paper is a more effective way to learn and retain information than typing on a computer, research has found.
Uni fee fiddling foreshadowed
The Federal Government may be considering allowing universities to charge higher fees.
Digital ground broken with cheap, simple 3D scanning plan
Australian scientists have come up with a cheap and easy way to create colourful 3D scans using simple equipment.
Victorian enlightenment comes in allegory of the classroom
Primary school students will be encouraged to assess their place in the universe, the nature of existence and the morality of human behaviour, when some Victorian school introduce ethics classes this year.
Miners find entirely new mineral
Australian scientists have discovered an entirely new mineral, unique in structure and composition among the world's 4,000 known types.
Classy numbers show big independent spend
Some of the most expensive schools in the country are forking out massive sums for new works to attract the next generation of well-off students.
Locals get new tools for interstellar dating
Australian astronomers will have access to one of the most advanced devices in the world for investigating the origin of stars, with the launch of a $13 million tool.