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A piece of equipment from one of mankind’s most astounding technological achievements has been sold at auction.

European team beams info over three metres

European scientists claim to have teleported quantum information across a three metre space.

Mixed response to grad-grabbing teacher plan

There has been some concern about the effectiveness of a program designed to improve the quality and range of experienced staff in the teaching sector.

Source of smarts pinned to upstanding citizens

While plenty of other creatures are intelligent – humans seem to have unique skills when it comes to brain power.

Green talking points tarnished by colourful words

When trying to change long-held ideas about the world, language is everything.

Liberal slams CSIRO cuts for lack of federal understanding

Despite efforts to avoid it, millions of dollars in budget cuts will force CSIRO to close down several sites for world-leading research.

Local help in quest for man-made beings

Australian researchers are contributing to an incredible scientific effort – creating the world’s first-ever synthetic complex organism.

Maths moves marine science away from simple model

Researchers have released ground-breaking findings to dismiss a common theory of biodiversity, and could change the way some environments are managed.

Nothing is a big risk for women's heart disease

An inactive life may contribute more to the risk of heart disease than smoking, obesity and high blood pressure, research suggests.

Possum pals help disease spread discovery

A new study of the way bacteria spread amongst possums could shed light on human epidemics.

High-tech help on the biggest world stage

FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil next month will have a particularly high-tech start, as the first ball of the world’s biggest sporting event is kicked by a paralysed teen in a robotic exoskeleton.

Iron finding attracts better magnetic future

A new finding could add value to Australian iron, and reduce the need for rare-earth mineral mining.

Research puts DNA to work building rare enzymes

Bio-engineers have developed a way to use molecules of DNA like scaffolding to build entirely new structures.

Cells spotted by new hi-res molecular marker

Just like our bodies, individual cells have a skeletal structure to keep them safe and in the proper shape, but until recently it was almost impossible to have a proper look at it.

Concert of sound and vision helps predict new sights

A new study has shown extra levels of complexity in the way sound and vision tell us about the world.

Food fears from Friends not swallowed by scientists

Environmental group Friends of The Earth is pushing for a ban on food products containing nanomaterials.

Stylish mice bring important find

Mice with mohawks have thrown new light on the nature and development of autism in the brain.

Fee change brings angry breeze to debate's door

University students continue to vocalise their discontent at planned uni fee hikes, and now one senior academic has changed sides on the debate.

Looking cool washes over cancer risk for teens

Young people are being swayed by the “relaxing” and “fun” image of a dangerous smoking device, and researchers say it must be addresses in order to cut future addictions.

Big fund risks missing goal from limited view

Some leading figures in the Australian research community say the $20 billion “medical research future fund” is a good idea, but will not work unless the policy-makers start listening to scientists.