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Rebuilding humans using bionics
Bionic bodies have been depicted in science fiction for decades. Now, researchers are making bionics the new frontier of medical science, by creating hi-tech devices to help people walk, see and hear again.

Australia's low emission energy future
The Australian Government wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 5 per cent of 2000 levels (and possibly up to 25 per cent) by the year 2020. But with a growing population, increasing energy requirements, and a past reliance on cheap energy sources how could this be achieved?

Dirty, rotten swine flu – and how to beat it
A potentially dangerous new flu has arrived, closely pursued by a new vaccine.

Making light of metals
The light metals aluminium, titanium and magnesium are taking a load off transport and other everyday objects.

Excuse me! The problem with methane gas
When you ask people about greenhouse gases, chances are they’ll focus on carbon dioxide. But there’s another, more potent gas contributing to global warming. Meet methane, the forgotten greenhouse gas.

Science for sustainable reefs
Pollution, overfishing, coastal development and climate change are putting the world’s coral reefs under increasing pressure. With millions of people relying on them, how can science help make our reefs sustainable?

Rocking on with hot rocks geothermal energy
Geothermal energy is a clean, green resource with the potential to power Australia for centuries.

Hunting for dark energy with the WiggleZ
Mysterious dark energy is thought to make up a large part of our universe. But what is dark energy and how will the WiggleZ help us understand it?

Simply astronomical – the Square Kilometre Array
Australia is playing a leading part in plans to build the world’s largest radio telescope.

Flying beyond our means – air travel and the environment
With aviation’s emissions growing faster than any other transport sector our impacts on the environment are heading sky high.

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