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A new, large scale study has looked at the genetic sequences of people with epilepsy.
Jab policy allows wealthy choice
The Australian Government’s ‘No Jab, No Pay’ vaccination policy may disproportionately impact low-income families, new research suggests.
Bishop scores ANU spot
Former deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop will become the first female chancellor of the Australian National University.
STEM Women to boost connections
A new resource has been created to make Australian women in STEM more visible.
HILDA shows income decline
The HILDA survey suggests conditions are not improving for most Australians.
Studies show rapid rise
Recent warming events have been unmatched in the past 2,000 years, according to international and Australian researchers.
Anonymised data unwound
Researchers say it is becoming easier to identify individuals from anonymised data.
Centrelink data-matching again
Centrelink will do more data-matching to find suspected welfare fraud.
Skipped meals common on Newstart
A new survey finds 80 per cent of Newstart recipients have to skip meals.
ACCC wants eyes on tech giants
The ACCC has proposed more scrutiny of tech giants Facebook and Google.
Conspiracy videos 'hijack' science
Research shows most of the videos about geo-engineering on YouTube do not reflect the scientific consensus and propagate popular conspiracy theories.
Genetics tops retraction stats
Genetics papers are being retracted at a rate 8 times higher than any other life sciences, due to an increase in copycats.
NSW defends CUC spend
The NSW Government has defended education grants that its own treasury finds “unlikely” to provide value.
Climate calls continue
New independent MP Zali Steggall is calling for a nationwide climate emergency declaration – a push already undertaken by dozens of local governments.
Liberal MP backs Indigenous bid
A new Liberal MP has become the latest conservative to back an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution.
Rights linked to population health
Nations with stronger women's rights appear to have better health and faster population growth.
Jobs stats at steady low
The unemployment rate remains at 5.2 per cent, despite the creation of 500 jobs in June.
Students upset at ATAR switch
Queensland students claim their grades have dropped in the move to the ATAR system.
Anorexia genes uncovered
Australian researchers have helped identify genes associated with anorexia.