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Thousands of protesters are disrupting major cities for two weeks of Extinction Rebellion protests.
Milky Way next for cannibal galaxy
Australian researchers have revealed the cannibalistic past of Andromeda, our nearest large galaxy.
Nobel for cell studies
Three scientists have been jointly awarded a Nobel Prize for their discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to different oxygen levels.
Sex ed. needs update
School-based sex education programs may not be keeping up with technology, experts say.
ANU issues hack report
Details have been revealed about a highly sophisticated cyber attack on the ANU.
Drug tests questioned
Experts have slammed the Federal Government’s plan to drug test welfare recipients.
Redress list grows
Hundreds of sites including churches, schools and community groups have now joined the national redress scheme for victims of child sex abuse.
Einstein tested in space
Scientists have challenged one of the great mysteries of physics with an experiment in space.
Salt warning should be explicit
Experts say salt shakers should carry tobacco-style health warnings.
Ancient weaning uncovered
Archaeologists have discovered Bronze and Iron Age infants were probably fed animal milk in specialised vessels.
Dendroglyph digitally preserved
High-tech methods have helped preserve a centuries-old Aboriginal tree carving.
Blind brains re-map for hearing
A new study has found blind people use the visual part of their brain for hearing instead.
Morrison dodges awkward talks
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has boldly avoided a global climate summit, spending time with the McDonald’s burger menu instead.
UN issues warming warning
There is a glaring and growing gap between global warming targets and reality.
Awards plug gender efforts
Thirteen Australian institutions have been recognised this week for their efforts to improve gender equity and diversity.
Australia joins Mars effort
Australia will spend $150 million to get involved in America's planned mission to the Moon and then Mars.
Kids' digital lives studied
The Federal Government has put up $34.9 million for a research centre focused on kids in the digital era.