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Inventor Turns Waste Plastics Into Steel
Professor Veena Sahajwalla of UNSW has won the top prize in the Innovation Challenge awards run by The Australian.
A Network Of ‘Painful’ Genes
An international team of scientists has described a 'network map' of genes involved in pain perception.
Science Alone Won’t Change Climate Opinions, But It Matters
Ben Newell of UNSW discusses the importance of scientific knowledge in the climate debate.
Up To Two Thirds Of Marine Species Remain Unknown
Up to two thirds of all marine species living in our oceans are unknown to science, says an international consortium of scientists.
OPINION: Asian Century White Paper Sets Tricky Targets For Universities
Australia should aim for six or eight of its universities to be ranked in the top 100 globally, writes Prof. Simon Marginson of the University of Melbourne.
Sea Urchin’s Spiny Strength Linked To Calcite Crystals
Australian engineers have modeled the microscopic mechanics of a sea urchin’s spine, gaining insight into how these creatures withstand impacts in their aquatic environment.
The Tiniest Computer Unit On Earth: A Single Silicon Atom
An Australian team has created the world’s first working quantum bit based on a single atom in silicon, opening the way to ultra-powerful quantum computers of the future.
Australian Researchers Closer To True Bionic Eye
Researchers from Bionic Vision Australia have implanted an early prototype bionic eye, helping a woman with profound vision loss to experience flashes of vision.
Integrated Addiction Treatment May Help Trauma Sufferers
New research shows that people with addiction issues, who are frequently excluded from treatment for post traumatic stress, may in fact benefit from psychological therapy.
