Gene-modified ants shed light on how societies are organised
The world's first transgenic ants offer scientists the chance to explore the evolution of animal societies - and, perhaps, our own.
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'Set the bar higher': Professor's horror at 'feminised' HSC course
'When we reduce the quality of education that anyone receives we reduce the expectations we have of them.'
Princess Leia spurs hologram breakthrough by ANU
The inspiration for the latest breakthrough by these ANU physicists came in a desperate message from Princess Leia.
'Sonic boom' of light observed for first time
Scientists have finally filmed what's known as a 'sonic boom' being created by light. But the breakthrough with the most immediate potential may be the camera itself.
Inside the brain of a lost icon
A specimen that has preserved for 110 years is the subject of an "exciting innovation".
Robot queen's creation changing lives
Ever wanted to be in two places at once? A Cairns woman has created a robot that allows you to do just that.
Astronomers' starlight distress over herbarium plan
Stargazer access to the best view of the heavens in central Melbourne under threat from Royal Botanic Gardens expansion.
Tiger vets told: get to the bottom of it but don't make it snappy
It was a tough call as to who had the more enviable job. The answer depended which end of a large and potentially dangerous predator you would rather be working on: the head (read canine teeth) or the tail (read anal gland).
New moon origin story suggests 'moonlets' combined
For years, astronomy has been in an uproar over the origin of Earth's only natural satellite, grappling to make sense of a model that seems increasingly unsatisfactory.
The slow death of the landline
About one-third of Australians only have a mobile - and the number is rising.
How far will even a perfect 10 young male go for a date? In koala terms, quite a way
He was quite the catch: young, good looking and fit. Spotted lounging in a tree not far from the edge of a road, this koala was a welcome addition to a study which hopes to shed light on why the Somers koala population is in decline.
New discovery gives hope of survival for critically endangered Wollemi pine
Genome mapping in Wollemi pines gives scientists hope in fighting extinction.
Irish scientists say this gut membrane should be the newest organ
An Irish professor has identified a part of the digestive system as an organ, overturning centuries of teachings to the contrary.
Repeating radio bursts detected from 2.5b light years away
For the first time, scientists have nailed down a source of fast radio bursts, one of astronomy's most enigmatic phenomena.
Tadpoles offer hope frog that doesn't croak, won't croak
To the uninitiated they don't look like much to get excited about. Perhaps the only intriguing thing is that their bulbous bodies are a milky-white, rather than dark brown or black. But these tadpoles are special.
If a robot driver is given a choice, who will die in a car crash?
Who will buy a driverless car programmed to kill the passengers in some circumstances?
Australia has more feral cats than it has internet
New research has shown feral cats cover over 99.8 per cent of Australia's land area. By comparison, 85.1 per cent of Australia has internet access.
Eggs may hold secret to dino exctinction
The mystery of why the dinosaurs became extinct after the Cretaceous meteor strike, while birds and mammals flourished, may finally have been solved.
Whales losing killer instinct: marine giants have discovered take-away meals
Opportunistic whales have forced researchers to reconsider whether long-line fishing in Australia's southern waters is as eco-friendly as first thought.
A second chance on New Year's Day
Here's hoping you keep yourself nice on New Year's Eve. Because New Year's Day is going to be longer than usual - and you wouldn't want to waste a second.