Eight things you need to know about the supermoon
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Latest science news
Hundreds of aftershocks pepper New Zealand after earthquake
Sunday night's quake released more than 50 times the energy triggered by the deadly 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
Frog princess's kiss of life
A pregnant Baw Baw frog, found high on a muddy mountaintop could be the key to a successful captive breeding program for the seriously endangered animal.
Music to the ears of dementia patients suggests new learning is possible
Conventional wisdom has it that people with dementia can't learn new things. But results of a pilot program encouraging patients with early and mid-stage dementia to write their own song lyrics suggests otherwise.
Australian facility to help fill global medical shortage
Half of all Australians can expect to receive treatment during their lives that relies on this technology.
Sydney wins the race to host the global 'Space Olympics'
And the winner is ... Sidderney! Australia will host the event dubbed the "Space Olympics".
How long did it take for life to rebound after the death of the dinosaurs?
Ecosystems are a lot like trust: They take a moment to break, and forever to rebuild.
From Melbourne to the world: October's winds clock up the k's
You've heard of the expression to run like the wind. Well in Melbourne last month, the wind didn't run - it flew. But exactly how far did Melbourne's persistent spring winds travel? Put it this way: if you hitched a ride you'd need a passport.
Mission to Mars: Australia's help wanted by US, Europe
Mars might look a bit like Earth - but don't be fooled. Getting there will be hard.
Biggest supermoon of the century set to illuminate the sky
On the night of November 14, wander outside and gawk up at the sky.
Mystery of Saturn's rings solved?
The mystery of Saturn's rings may have finally been solved, according to a team of Japanese scientists.
Desert cave reveals secret lives of humans 50,000 years ago
Archaeologists working with traditional Aboriginal owners have discovered astounding evidence of the earliest human habitation of inland Australia.
Step inside the CSIRO's Nightmare Machine - if you dare
Nightmare machine is learning how to terrify humans.
The freak snake with the scorpion sting that has scientists excited
This snake is a freak. It boasts the largest venom glands in the world. It eats king cobras for breakfast. And it has a scorpion's sting. But that's not what has scientists excited.
First fossilised dinosaur brain tissue identified
British and Australian scientists have identified an unassuming brown pebble, found more than a decade ago by a fossil hunter in southern England, as the first known example of fossilised dinosaur brain tissue.
Australian astronomers show how to look at the sky in 20 primary colours
What would the sky look like if we could see beyond the visible spectrum and gaze on the night sky in radio waves?
How slivers of data are being used to manage mental health
A switch to "small data" analysis promises to help researchers develop solutions in fields as diverse as mental health, geology, cosmology and criminology.
Swisse and CSIRO sign multimillion-dollar research deal
Herbal supplement giant Swisse Wellness has signed a multi-million dollar, three-year research deal with the country's peak scientific organisation - to investigate its own product claims.
China recalls 10,000 webcams after hack
Up to 10,000 webcams will be recalled in the aftermath of a cyber attack that blocked access last week to some of the world's biggest websites, Chinese manufacturer Hangzhou Xiongmai Technology Co has told Reuters.
Scientist's fascination with male pregnancy delivers
Camilla Whittington has always been drawn to seahorses. Sure, the mysterious marine creatures are beautiful. But that's not what caught her imagination.