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The ego-stripping nature of psychedelic drugs could help mental health treatment, according to academics at the University of Adelaide.
Study plots hierarchy and sexism
A new study looks at why some women support sexist social systems that actually disadvantage them.
Hands out for heart hospital
The Victorian Government is looking for philanthropic funding for its big heart hospital plans.
Locals build dark matter map
Australian researchers have helped create the most accurate measurement ever made of dark matter in the universe.
PM takes slow lane to recognition
The Prime Minister has kicked the can of Indigenous recognition further down the road.
SCUH losing surgery stripes
Australia's newest hospital will be stripped of orthopaedic surgeon training accreditation from next year.
Fee change could sink CDU
Charles Darwin University says it will be “almost impossible” to survive under proposed funding changes.
NAPLAN rise not enough for some
NAPLAN 2017 summary results have been released this week, triggering responses ranging from criticism to high hopes and panic.
Academy calls for climate boost
Australia is in “urgent” need of more scientists to help the country prepare for climate risks.
HILDA shows heavy cost of a flutter
The latest report on a long-term study of 17,000 Australians has been released.
University assault report released
The Human Rights Commission his released a report that gives a disturbing snapshot of sexual assault and harassment at Australian universities.
Embryo editing makes it stateside
The DNA of an embryo has been edited for the first time in the US.
Grippy 'bot bags big prize
Australian roboticists have grabbed the $US80,000 first prize at the 2017 Amazon Robotics Challenge in Japan.
Ice toll rises
New research shows the annual death toll from methamphetamine use in Australia has doubled.
Epigenetic effect detailed
New research gives one of the most concrete examples yet for the notion that we inherit more than just DNA.
Sharp skills shift predicted
Experts are exploring the ways in which automation, globalisation and flexibility are changing the way we work, and the implications for young Australians.
TasTAFE aiming for redemption
The new TasTAFE deputy chief executive says he will fight to rebuild the group’s public standing.
Teens spread stop-smoking message
Research suggests peer pressure can be useful to get teens to stop smoking.
Fraud charge for Chief Scientist
Queensland's chief scientist, Professor Suzanne Miller, has been charged with fraud by the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).