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How does a honeybee stinger actually pump venom? First‑ever video shows it in action
Are we trying too hard to sleep? How ‘sleepmaxxing’ could be keeping us awake
World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey
It’s about time we talked seriously about male contraception
$1.5 billion and over 400 companies created through public research
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How does a honeybee stinger actually pump venom? First‑ever video shows it in action
Worried about your Year 12 exams? Clinical psychologists share 3 ways to help anxiety
Research finds Victoria’s Brolgas are genetically distinct from their northern counterparts… and at increased risk
Are we trying too hard to sleep? How ‘sleepmaxxing’ could be keeping us awake
CSIRO Technology Honoured In New Australian Coin Series
Wait, maybe there is hope for our environmental future after all?
New research looks at how screens are actually being used in Australian classrooms – the results may surprise you
Study reveals broad support for limits on screen use in schools as students self-report distraction in class
Deputy Director Of Public Prosecutions Commences Today
Changing the face of ageism: “It’s a ‘you’ problem, not the older person’s problem.”
Like sand through an hourglass, these are the clues of ancient lives
Macquarie continues to strengthen its position in global rankings
Video Games Could Make Us Better People
Floating power plants could offer coastal communities a reliable energy source. Here’s how
Guilty pleasures: Is it ever OK to separate art from the artist?
Australia is responding to domestic violence after the event, not preventing it from happening
All Ten Stations Ready To Go For Southwest Metro
Australian-first institute to transform breakthroughs into treatments for brain diseases
Most Australians doubt health system is ready for climate-related emergencies, national survey finds
Is Australia’s ‘voracious’ illicit drug use behind organised crime violence? It’s complicated
The Gen Z ‘kissing recession’ is real but not for the reason you think
Minns Labor Government to invest in NSW science, technology and innovation
Australia could switch off social media algorithms under new law. But does Digital Duty of Care go far enough?
Macquarie researchers join CERN’s quest to uncover the universe’s biggest mysteries
‘Cool Kids’ marks 30 years of tackling childhood anxiety
As global heating heads to 1.8C, is it time to consider the ‘Voldemort’ of climate policy?
UQ Researchers Share In 2026 Eureka Prize
First-of-its-kind research balances the needs of solar farms and grazing
5 Programs That Show What ABC Indigenous Made Possible
With clean power comes great responsibility: the Macquarie researcher advocating for fairer energy policies
Minns Labor Government makes motor neurone disease notifiable
NSW latest minns Labor Government makes motor neurone disease notifiable
Dolly Parton’s contributions to child literacy will outlive the star, just like she planned
Dolly Parton’s legacy to continue as research shows Imagination Library transforming literacy outcomes for young children and their families
Family law expert: Pauline Hanson’s victim‑blaming is undermining Australia’s domestic violence reforms
Australia’s lizards and snakes are in far more trouble than we thought. It’s time to act
Scams Awareness Week: AI-powered scam defence with Macquarie University
Why freezing entry-level AFL final ticket prices is smart economics
China is launching a Moon mission to find water ice. It’s unlike anything NASA has done
An ‘AI legal team’ has won its first case. It’s a rare win for access to justice
Australian beekeepers can’t tackle Varroa mite alone. Here’s how we can help
Logies win marks major milestone for ABC’s neurodivergent journalism series