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Australian scientists have found a way for astronomers to map elusive dark matter.
CSIRO spells out evolved robotics
CSIRO experts have offered a bold glimpse into what the robots of the future could look like.
Ancient quasar shines hard
The Hubble Telescope has discovered the brightest ancient quasar ever seen – emitting as much light as about 600 trillion suns.
Graduate prospects improve
The proportion of Australians in full-time jobs months after graduating university has increased.
Labor pushes dole work reform
Labor says the Jobactive system is failing job seekers and businesses.
AI trained for facial diagnosis
Researchers have taught artificial intelligence to identify rare genetic syndromes from photos of the face.
Mental health funding renewed
The Federal Government has announced a $47 million funding renewal for youth mental health service headspace.
Probe beams pics from outer reaches
NASA's New Horizons mission has taken detailed images of the most distant object mankind has ever explored — a big rock called Ultima Thule.
Civil suit slams NT child prisons
A civil lawsuit has been filed against the Northern Territory Government over its youth detention facilities.
DNA reveals ancient origins
Experts hope new investigations into ancient DNA can enable the return of Aboriginal remains to the lands from which they came.
ATAR glitch investigated
An inquiry has been launched into the miscalculation of university entrance scores in Tasmania.
Unemployment rises
The unemployment rate has increased despite the creation of more than 37,000 jobs last month.
Labor pledges national EPA
Labor says it would create a commonwealth environmental protection agency if it wins next year’s election.
Shoppers keen to count carbon
A new study has found shoppers underestimate the carbon cost of their food choices, but they would like to know more.
Gamers' view probed
Research suggests people who frequently play violent video games are less affected by disturbing images than non-players.
LGB suffering assessed
New stats show gay, lesbian and bisexual Australians suffer from poorer health, especially when it comes to emotional health and suffering physical violence.
Locals take quantum step
Australian engineers have taken the latest step closer to quantum computing with a new optical microchip.
Western studies find home
The University of Wollongong will soon offer a controversial Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation degree.
New hub for ethical AI
Some leading local labs have formed a new group dedicated to developing ethical AI.