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Australian researchers have created a new material which prevents plastic from aging, and should be a huge boost to the energy industry.

Carbon hybrid for ultra-electronics

Two cutting-edge atomic structures have been combined to create incredibly high-powered energy storage.

Micro-fossils shed light on million-year macro changes

Research has revealed a new way to gauge sea-level changes and deep-sea temperature changes over the past 5.3 million years.

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.

Noble cells die for plants' greater good

New light has been shed on how plants’ immune systems work, revealing the ultimate acts of floral sacrifice and survival.

Family tree plot shows the black sheep of Black Death

Researchers have plotted the entire family tree of the Black Death bacterium, to understand how some family members evolved to become so harmful.

Flower's phobia could make future anti-fouling face

Engineers have once again taken reference from nature to guide new material research, this time emulating the water-repelling effects of a flower’s petals.

Ginseng's praises sung in new flu findings

Ginseng can help treat and prevent influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to new research.

Hawking warns preparation is low, as we prepare to outdo ourselves

It is all but inevitable that humans will create an Artificial Intelligence capable of outdoing to the human brain, and Stephen Hawking says we should be better prepared.

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.

Study wakes sleeping debate on anaesthetic mechanism

Despite its widespread use, the actual mechanism by which general anaesthetic works has remained mysterious, but new research has shed a small amount of light on the common practice.

Brandis calls for climate views with a relaxed relation to reality

Federal Attorney-General George Brandis says ignoring people who deny climate science is “medieval”.

New boss at northern Uni will settle before seeking changes

Charles Darwin University has appointed a new chief for rural campuses across the Northern Territory.

Better metal through simple strains at Monash

A new technique is being developed in Australian labs, which promises to produce metals with greater strength, better corrosion resistance and increased biocompatibility.

Experts slam big schools spend

Three Australian academics have condemned the $16.2 billion Building the Education Revolution scheme as a stuff-up destined to become “an international case study of government failure”.

Strange, unique sex lives spied in cuttlefish gut

Ten new species of parasite have been discovered in the kidneys of cuttlefish, and it appears the microscopic bugs enforce strict boundaries on their sexuality.

Dam study paper to ease cost of hydropower

Humans may love building dams, but they have not been so great for fish, until now.

Sine panel shines on dark alleys

All around the world people are working in dark, cramped little alleyways and backstreets, but as cities become taller and more dense the light is fading for many.

Super laser burns path to new knowledge

A lab in the US has fired its new 12 gigaelecton-volt laser.

Liver talk puts the hard word on Hep C

The last week saw the annual gathering of the latest findings in liver studies, this year detailing many exciting developments for hepatitis C virus treatment.