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Are gold medals worth their weight?
7th August 2016
They're priceless to the athletes that invest years of hard training and personal sacrifice, and can attract millions of dollars in sponsorship money. But what is an Olympic gold medal actually worth?
Discovering the enigma moth: a golden-winged relic from a long-past age
4th March 2015
A living dinosaur. A missing evolutionary link. A specimen unlike any seen before it. With such weighty words being thrown […]
Five ways CSIRO has your back over summer
12th December 2014
We're helping make your summer better from keeping mozzies at bay to serving up better food and wine.
Five tips for enjoying the festive season without gaining weight
6th November 2014
The average Aussie risks gaining several kilos over the holiday period. That might sound like a small number, but few […]
Pulling the wool over your thighs
15th May 2014
By Simon Hunter It is hard to imagine Usain Bolt crossing the finish line wearing a pair of crocheted running […]
Black-hole jets are a weighty matter
14th November 2013
Astronomers have just learned a little more about what’s in the jets from a ‘typical’ black hole. Specifically, they have […]
Move over Crash, there’s a new bandicoot on the block
2nd May 2013
By Angela Beggs If hearing the word bandicoot immediately sends your mind spinning back to the mid ’90s Playstation game, […]
A smarter way to lose weight
16th April 2013
Update: This study has now concluded. If you would like to participate in other clinical trials, register your interest here. How many […]
A weighty problem: How to define a kilo?
26th March 2013
The world’s original ‘standard kilogram’ gained international attention earlier this year when scientists discovered that it had put on a […]
Worth the weight
16th August 2012
For all of our readers sporting a wedding ring, here’s an interesting little tid bit you may not know – […]
From curious child to STEM Leader: Lessons from Veena Nair’s Journey
14th April 2023
Meet Veena Nair: STEM education leader and winner of the 2022 Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools.
Everyday AI: Artificial intelligence in healthcare
14th February 2023
From smart watches to mammogram readers, artificial intelligence is revolutionising health care. We spoke with some experts to learn more.