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Fruit flies change after sex

Men are from Mars, women are from Venus — and fruit fly neural circuits can prove it.

DNA strands self-assemble to make nanoscale artworks

Artistically crafted nanotechnology could enable the development of new tools to deliver drugs directly into disease sites in the body.

Restoring leg movement

Previously paralysed rats are able to walk — and run — again.

Atoms, films and quantum mechanics!

Short movies can be stored in atomic vapour.

Tomato genome sequenced

Breeding for appearance may lead to a sacrifice in flavour.

Octopus focus on key features for camouflage

Effective camouflage technique give octopi an evolutionary advantage.

The Top End in storm season

In the Top End, you’re never really alone. The red dust and open roads speak of a uniquely Australian brand of isolation; but it only takes a moment’s pause to hear the roar…

Genes tell plants when to flower

Personality may be the key to longevity

Being outgoing and enjoying laughter could help you reach 100.

Victoria’s orange army

  Thousands of Giant Spider Crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii) congregate in Port Phillip Bay every year before their winter moult.

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