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A new study shows advanced economies are hotbeds for direct-to-consumer marketing of stem cell therapies.
Army wants its own nano-drones
The Australian Army is looking for millions of dollars worth of tiny flying robots.
Quantum security steps ahead
Not even world leaders can protect themselves from cyber-attacks these days, but quantum computing could help.
Tap habits not carried to phones
Australians are some of the world most prolific ‘tap-and-go’ card users, but are not keen on the next step.
WEHI opens wondrous animations
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute is creating a free online database of more than 100 scientifically-accurate 3D biomedical animations.
Musk's trucks to mark new age
The future could run on electric autonomous trucks, according to Elon Musk.
Small business switches assessed
Labor’s shadow ministry is keeping small businees as a high priority.
Sun-power circumnavigation success
Solar Impulse has landed in Abu Dhabi, becoming the first aircraft to travel around the world without expending a drop of fuel.
Big data to guide lives on welfare
The Federal Government wants to use high-tech data analysis to cut the number of people on welfare.
SA solar plan could expand
South Australia might lose its title as the state with the most expensive electricity.
Second satellite to take flight soon
NBN says it will launch a second satellite for rural and regional internet access in October.
Telstra wants to keep universal deal
Every Australian should be guaranteed access to a phone, Telstra says.
Mental map hits new definition
A new study has identified nearly 100 previously unknown parts of the brain.
Cyborg slugs could search sea
Researchers have combined muscles from a sea slug with a 3D-printed body to create a new ‘biohybrid’ robot.
Innovation expected in renewed era
Some of Australia’s top minds want the new Turnbull cabinet to maintain its focus.
Super storage from stable atoms
Dutch engineers have developed a medium that can store 10,000 gigabytes of data per square centimetre.
Leading lab gets VP's praise
US Vice President Joe Biden has toured one of Australia’s top cancer centres.
Next-gen apps to augment safety
Critics see Pokemon Go as a danger on the road, but could it keep drivers safe?