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Friday May 25 02:01 AEST

Marine reserves sustain fish stock: study

6 hours 14 mins ago

Marine reserves help sustain valuable Australian fisheries, scientists have found.

Thursday May 24 16:00 AEST

Wanted: Bigfoot hair samples for study

24 May 2012

Scientists have appealed to museums and yeti aficionados to share samples thought to be from the mythical ape-like Bigfoot.

Thursday May 24 07:35 AEST

Cyber crooks step up weapons production

AAP | 24 May 2012

As Apple and Android devices become more popular around the world, they have emerged as a new target for cyber criminals.

Wednesday May 23 21:00 AEST

Facebook used as terrorist tool: Expert

Nathan Paull | 23 May 2012

Australian Ambassador for Counter Terrorism Bill Paterson will discuss ways terrorism is changing at a public lecture in Brisbane.

Wednesday May 23 16:04 AEST

Aust science needs to attract more youth

23 May 2012

The nation's chief scientist says that while the domestic science scene is robust, more students of the discipline are needed to ensure its future.

Wednesday May 23 10:33 AEST

Aussie Twitter addicts sought for study

23 May 2012

A researcher is looking for Australian Twitter addicts to join a study on the way the platform is used socially.

Wednesday May 23 09:28 AEST

Top alien hunter hangs up her telescope

By Andy Goldberg | 23 May 2012

The world's top alien hunter Dr Jill Tarter, who was the inspiration for the movie Contact, is hanging up her telescope.

Wednesday May 23 07:42 AEST

Commercial spacecraft speeds toward space

By Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace writer | 23 May 2012

PayPal billionaire helps create a spaceship that is speeding towards the International Space Station with a load of food and other supplies.

Wednesday May 23 06:31 AEST

Inventor of first wireless remote control dies

AFP | 23 May 2012

Eugene Polley, who in 1955 invented the first wireless remote control for television, has died of natural causes, his longtime employer Zenith Electronics said Tuesday. He was 96.

Wednesday May 23 06:30 AEST

DNA test combats illegal fishing worldwide

23 May 2012

In a breakthrough against threats to fish stocks, scientists said they had devised a DNA test to pinpoint the geographical origins of commercial sea fish.

Microsoft's German street scenes go dark

23 May 2012

Microsoft said it had taken offline photographic views of German city streets because of criticism from local residents demanding privacy.

Tuesday May 22 18:29 AEST

Private rocket blasts off to space station

By Marcia Dunn | 22 May 2012

A new era of spaceflight has started with the launch of the first private rocket to take supplies to the International Space Station.

Tuesday May 22 07:00 AEST

Spotify launches free music service in Australia

By Emily O'Keefe, ninemsn | 22 May 2012

Downloading songs for free online usually means one thing in Australia — piracy.

Monday May 21 11:16 AEST

No agreement on internet content: lawyer

21 May 2012

A University of Adelaide lawyer says the growth of the internet is causing major problems with regulating what people have access to.

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 Astronomers prepare for transit of VenusIt's one of the rarest and most remarkable astronomical events visible to the naked eye but the best — and safest — place to see it is ninemsn.
 Cyber crooks step up weapons productionAs Apple and Android devices become more popular around the world, they have emerged as a new target for cyber criminals.
 Spotify launches free music service in AustraliaDownloading songs for free online usually means one thing in Australia — piracy.
 Wanted: Bigfoot hair samples for studyScientists have appealed to museums and yeti aficionados to share samples thought to be from the mythical ape-like Bigfoot.
 Marine reserves sustain fish stock: studyMarine reserves help sustain valuable Australian fisheries, scientists have found.
 Top alien hunter hangs up her telescopeThe world's top alien hunter Dr Jill Tarter, who was the inspiration for the movie Contact, is hanging up her telescope.
 Microsoft's German street scenes go darkMicrosoft said it had taken offline photographic views of German city streets because of criticism from local residents demanding privacy.
 Commercial spacecraft speeds toward spacePayPal billionaire helps create a spaceship that is speeding towards the International Space Station with a load of food and other supplies.
 Inventor of first wireless remote control diesEugene Polley, who in 1955 invented the first wireless remote control for television, has died of natural causes, his longtime employer Zenith Electronics said Tuesday. He was 96.
 Facebook used as terrorist tool: ExpertAustralian Ambassador for Counter Terrorism Bill Paterson will discuss ways terrorism is changing at a public lecture in Brisbane.
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