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A new weapon has been added to the citizen scientist’s arsenal, with the launch of a tool that allows anyone to find black holes in deep space from the comfort of an armchair.
Deceptive Australians had time to refine their tricks
Australia’s ecology is littered with tricksters, shysters and con-artists; according to a new report.
Tests to help victims of snore war
Many will be intimately aware of the compounding effect of a snorer sleeping on their back, but researchers in Adelaide are conducting trials of a new pillow that could silence the annoyance.
Farmers continue push to high-level pastures
Scientists and environmental authorities are standing against plans to allow cattle grazing in Victoria’s High Country.
Australia claims another NZ icon
New Zealand’s kiwi bird may join a list which includes pavlova, Weetbix, Crowded House and Russell Crowe – all things Australia liked so much it pinched them from its neighbour.
Sound barrier could break bugs' reign on screens
Windscreen wipers are alright, but in the future we may be annihilating the rain with a force field of high-intensity sound.
Bone pen draws on healing repairs
A new device under development in Victoria will enable surgeons to fix broken bones by drawing on them.
New look at old structure for future possibilities
Recent investigations have shown the incredible potential of an extremely common material, suggesting simple cellulose may have a strong future.
Sydney team adds time dimension to crystal facets
Recent developments in nanophotonics are being used by Macquarie University researchers to create a new generation of programmed crystals.
Old mistakes patched-over with big road spend
The Federal Government has announced just under $1 billion in funds for road projects it says were left in planning purgatory by Labor.
Train stops could see rail giant take impairments
Aurizon has opened itself to nearly $200 million worth of asset impairments after a decision to slash the number of trains, wagons and workers at the company.
Light way to split H20 could yield super-fuel
Researchers are working on a way to split water into hydrogen and oxygen using some special nanoparticles and light.
Tasmanian trucking review slammed for inaction
Leaked copies of a Freight Logistics Co-ordination Team’s (FLCT) final report to the Tasmanian Government have caused concern among transporters and taxpayers.
Tenders up for big Sydney freight build
Bids are being lodged and bets hedged to see who will bag the contracts for a $1 billion freight hub in Sydney's west.
Rep says put up prices to fight rising costs
A transport industry body says labour and fuel are pushing up the cost of doing business and operators must lift their prices or risk collapse.
ATA turns overseas for drivers as local supplies dry
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) says there is a dangerous shortage of capable drivers in Australia, and is pushing to expand 457 visas to allow skilled migrants to take up the spots.
Heavy vehicle changes charging ahead from COAG
The recent meeting of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) saw the launch of renewed efforts to create an improved heavy vehicle charging scheme.
Audit app update brings more safety to mobiles
An Australian company has released the latest version of a smartphone app to help all kinds of workplace safety auditing.
Local group out-designs dusty dumps
An engineering firm in New South Wales is testing its new dust-suppressing dump truck, which is aimed at reducing the amount of harmful and valuable material flying loose from the back of loads.
Asylum seeker health group cut down to one
All but one of the medical professionals advising on the health and well-being of asylum seekers have been sacked, following a purge that could leave thousands at risk.
Parents against clearly contrary sport sponsors
Most Australian parents do not want fast-food companies plugging their products to kids at sporting grounds.