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Wednesday, 18 July 2012
More precise predictions of the depth of flooding due to storm surges and tsunamis are on their way, thanks to the work of some Australian researchers.
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Scientists have sequenced the first banana genome, shedding light on how the popular fruit evolved and paving the way for improved cultivated varieties.
Monday, 18 June 2012
Australian study suggests coughing can be controlled by sophisticated thought centres in the brain.
Monday, 18 June 2012
Climate change 'deniers' may never change their minds but they can be harnessed to help save the planet.
Wednesday, 18 April 2012 4
Ask an Expert Could dinosaurs climb trees? What types of dinosaurs may have "climbed" trees? Did climbing lead to flying?
Friday, 30 March 2012
Referees in this weekend's soccer A-League finals would do well to read the work of Australian scientists before taking the pitch.
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Crayfish can often make opponents back off from a fight by pretending they are stronger than they really, say researchers.
Friday, 10 February 2012
Smoking marijuana a couple of hours before you drive almost doubles your chances of having a serious car crash, say Canadian researchers.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Swarms of tiny robotic aircraft using insect-style vision could be feasible in a decade, says an expert recognised for his work this Australia Day.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Genes are responsible for 40 per cent of our lifetime intelligence, say researchers, with the other 60 per cent being determined by our environment.
Monday, 16 January 2012
People should stop wasting time and money looking for the Tasmanian tiger, according to new Australian research.
Friday, 16 December 2011
A new study explains why naked mole rats surprisingly feel no pain from acid.
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Small pilot-less aircraft can now use insect-like visual navigation to keep on track, say researchers.
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
A new bacterial insecticide that is deadly against a wide range of insects could be approved within four years, say researchers.
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
A single hormone co-ordinates how a plant grows in response to the environment, researchers have found.