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Taking a closer look at Ebola

The most recent outbreak in West Africa has reminded us that Ebola is still a very real threat. But is it a threat to us in Australia and what are we doing to protect the rest of the world?

X-ray marks the spot

The first installation of a revolutionary x-ray analysis system for gold is now open for business at Ausdrill’s MinAnalytical labs in Perth, Australia.

Space

Far out space questions answered

People are loving the chance to ask astronomers their burning space questions. As a part of ABC's Stargazing Live program, our astronomers are answering viewers' questions on Twitter. We’ve got two more nights to go, so if you’ve got a question, ask away! To get you in the mood we've compiled some questions from last night.

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Meet Our Robot Family

We’re developing robotic systems that help humans perform dangerous tasks, and expanding the Australian robotics industry

Investigator

Teachers live-streaming science from the high seas into their classrooms

A group of Australian school teachers and educators are heading home after a week on the high seas beaming lessons back to shore.

Space

Listening out for alien worlds

Are we alone in the Universe? This question drives many of us to look to the stars. But rather than wait for aliens to drop by, researchers are looking for hints of life on other worlds.

Health

Taking a closer look at the flu

Last year was the worst flu season on record and it's coming back around again. As you go off to get our annual flu jab we ask how much do you really know about the flu?

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Aussie high school student wins top prize at Intel’s ‘Olympics of science and engineering’

Oliver Nicholls cleans up at Intel's 'Olympics of science', the International Science and Engineering Fair, with his automated high-rise window cleaner.

Data61

Social media is a window to privacy’s biggest issues

Why can't we stop talking about Facebook? We explore why social has become our window to privacy issues, and what this means for Australia's data-driven near-future.

Oceans

How to get to Australia … more than 50,000 years ago

The first people to make it to Australia could have navigated their way by sea crossing, reaching the north-west coastline of the island continent.

Health

New calculator helps you personalise your protein needs to support weight loss

Trying to lose weight to improve your health? You might not be eating the right types or amount of protein.

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Along came an undiscovered spider on a school excursion

Indigenous STEM Award winner and Leonora high school student Boyden George discovered a new species of spider.