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.

Astronomers have discovered a rapidly spinning, compact star that's heavier than the sun and breaks all the normal orbiting rules.

An international collaboration has found that the Universe is really twice as bright as previously thought, with dust clouding much of the starlight generated.

A new world is emerging that will require the recycling of waste that has not previously been recycled. And it is happening in China, writes David DuByne.

Australia has a belt of heat-producing rocks just below its surface, which could potentially provide unlimited amounts of geothermal power, according to an expert.

The federal government is looking at filtering content at the Internet Service Provider (ISP) level, but it doesn't work, according to Chris Abood.

Scientists have discovered the physics behind stickiness, and found that the same reaction occurs in many situations, from syrups to traffic jams.

New research has brought Australian scientists a step closer to turning plant oils into bioproducts, such as plastics, paints and cosmetics.

The era of micro-manufacturing is challenging engineers to better understand the properties of materials when they are worked on at the molecular level. Robin Taylor finds out about the new type of tool kit needed.

A shortage of skilled labour is seriously undermining Australia's oil and gas boom, writes Louise Pemble.

The definition of a new class of materials could lead to technological advances, such as slimmer laptops, iPods and much faster Internet search engines.

It's not often that a scientist sees a Nobel Prize as small fry, but the researchers who have designed the world's first telescope system that can see back to the formation of stars are aiming a little higher, reports Denice Rice.

Swinburne Astronomy Online students are among the pioneers of a future space travel industry, writes Robin Taylor.

Australian researchers are among those helping to push the early development of atom chips towards new quantum technologies, reports Graeme O’Neil.

It is imperative for the government to realistically and closely evaluate the nuclear option for submarines regardless of ideological sensitivities, argues Dennis Jensen.