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Scientists reveal human 'cloning' milestone

Scientists reveal human 'cloning' milestone

16 May 2013, 16:56 PM

Europe | Scientists have used skin to generate embryonic stem cells in a landmark development set to spark debate about human cloning.  
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Google releases new music service

Google releases new music service

16 May 2013, 10:00 AM

North America | Google will charge users $10 for its new music service, called All Access. Read more

Malaria parasites 'talk to each other'

Malaria parasites 'talk to each other'

16 May 2013, 6:27 AM

Australia | Melbourne scientists have found malaria parasites can communicate with each other, a finding that could lead to treatments or vaccines for the disease. Read more

Comment: Why virtual reality doesn't feel 'real'

Comment: Why virtual reality doesn't feel 'real'

15 May 2013, 9:30 AM

Australia | Have you ever noticed that even detailed, sophisticated virtual reality experiences don’t feel completely 'real'? Read more

Astronauts return to Earth

Astronauts return to Earth

14 May 2013, 15:24 PM

Australia | Canadian spaceman Chris Hadfield has returned to Earth along with two other astronauts after a half year mission to the International Space Station that saw him become a global celebrity through his Twitter microblog. Read more

'Action needed' to cut women's BPA exposure

'Action needed' to cut women's BPA exposure

14 May 2013, 11:25 AM

Europe | Breast Cancer UK says there is evidence that cancer-causing chemicals could be contributing to the rapid increase in the number of women being diagnosed. Read more

Sun unleashes strong solar flare

Sun unleashes strong solar flare

14 May 2013, 9:04 AM

North America | The sun has fired off a massive flare that briefly disrupted high-frequency radio signals last Sunday, NASA scientists say. Read more

New software monitors vaccination sentiment

New software monitors vaccination sentiment

13 May 2013, 17:43 PM

Australia | British and American researchers have created software to monitor online articles and commentary on vaccination in 144 countries, in order to create a rapid response to anti-vaccine sentiment.
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ISS commander performs Bowie's 'Space Oddity'

ISS commander performs Bowie's 'Space Oddity'

13 May 2013, 16:27 PM

North America | Colonel Chris Hadfield has signed off after five months as commander of the International Space Station by performing David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' in zero gravity. Read more

NASA astronauts finish ISS spacewalk

NASA astronauts finish ISS spacewalk

13 May 2013, 11:17 AM

Europe | A spacewalk to fix an ammonia leak on the ISS was successfully completed an hour ahead of schedule. Read more

Eclipse lights up Australian sky

Eclipse lights up Australian sky

10 May 2013, 12:44 PM

Australia | Australians in the northern parts of the country were treated to a rare annular eclipse on Friday morning. Read more

In Conversation: Are babies conscious?

In Conversation: Are babies conscious?

10 May 2013, 11:17 AM

Australia | It's a heady question - at what age, inside, or outside the womb, do babies gain 'consciousness'? The University of Melbourne's Olivia Carter discusses the latest research.
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Comment: Don't fear the 3D gun

Comment: Don't fear the 3D gun

09 May 2013, 16:45 PM

North America | Yes, it will be possible to make weapons with 3-D printers. No, that doesn’t make gun control futile, writes Farhad Manjoo.
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In Conversation: High Speed Rail

In Conversation: High Speed Rail

09 May 2013, 15:11 PM

Australia | High-speed rail has been a success in Europe, but is it viable in Australia? Rico Merkert, a lecturer in aviation management and logistics at Sydney University outlines the pros and cons.
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60,000 Aussies saved from cancer death

60,000 Aussies saved from cancer death

09 May 2013, 7:28 AM

Australia | About 8000 cancer deaths will be avoided every year if current advances are maintained with prevention, screening and treatment. Read more

Comment: Star Trek aliens are nothing like the real thing

Comment: Star Trek aliens are nothing like the real thing

08 May 2013, 7:31 AM

Australia | As Mike Lee explained at TedX Adelaide, alien worlds will either be filled with bacteria or 'brimming with technology advanced far beyond our comprehension'. And neither scenario would make for a good movie.
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Comment: Can infants tell right from wrong?

Comment: Can infants tell right from wrong?

08 May 2013, 7:00 AM

Australia | New research suggests that babies prefer people who consciously help others, suggesting that morality may be innate to humans.
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NASA smartphones snap pictures of Earth

NASA smartphones snap pictures of Earth

07 May 2013, 15:44 PM

North America | NASA has sent three smart phones into space, using the consumer-grade gadgets to snap photos of our planet and beam the data back to Earth. Read more

Comment: Stand and deliver - upright births best for mum and bub

Comment: Stand and deliver - upright births best for mum and bub

07 May 2013, 11:03 AM

Australia | Historical and anthropological literature shows that lying down for birth is a relatively modern phenomenon, as we have moved from a more social to a surgical model of care, writes Hannah Dahlen.

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Human trial puts skin cancer drug within reach

Human trial puts skin cancer drug within reach

07 May 2013, 10:50 AM

Australia | A new drug that could be used to treat skin cancer in the future has been found safe for human use, writes Sunanda Creagh.
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