Australian scientists have become the first to find traces of nanoparticles of gold, too tiny to see with the naked eye, in the natural world.

A team of international researchers have discovered that the laws of nature are the same in the distant Universe as they are on Earth.

A new test can detect plastic fatigue without destroying the surface, using a UV light and a special material to find free radicals.

A Perth-based R&D company is developing a natural gas fuel system to help big trucks reduce emissions, reports Tony Malkovic. 

Australian researchers have proved that Einstein's theory of relativity still accurately explains the evolution of the Universe, even when applied to anomalies.

Astronomers have re-examined an old exploded star and discovered that it is one of the youngest and brightest supernova remnants in the Milky Way.

Researchers could soon understand how the Earth formed, by using a scientific model developed from the mathematics of steelmaking.

Researchers have developed a cheaper method of analysing nickle ore samples, which is the world's first commercial use for the rare element Thulium.

The first humans to arrive at New Zealand may have come 1000 years later than previously thought, according to a team of researchers.

Australian National University is part of a collaboration that is building the world's most powerful telescope, which could revolutionise the way we view the universe.

Astronomers have discovered the smallest star to have an orbiting planet, which, despite its cold atmosphere, could potentially host life.

It seems an unlikely match, but a super high resolution CAT scanner is helping the petroleum industry to extract oil from stones.

Australian scientists have produced a detailed satellite assessment of the area affected by the China earthquake, helping authorities assess the level of damage.

Australian scientists have produced unique tiny crystals that could revolutionise the way we harvest the sun's energy and provide affordable solar power.

Astronomers have found that our sun is no more special than other stars, adding weight to the idea that life could exist elsewhere in the universe.