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Bad week for pundits
The pundits got it wrong on the US presidential election, the RBA's decision on rates, and the Melbourne Cup.
Paedophile priests
The Catholic Church is alleged to have systematically covered up the crimes of paedophile priests.
Anaesthetic fragments the brain
The unconscious brain is divided into tiny 'awake' regions that are unable to talk to each other.
Aurora chasing
Francois Fourie found a new photographic passion after accidentally capturing the green glow of an Aurora Australis.
Don't feed your dog grapes
Domestic animals and livestock can easily be poisoned by common garden plants.
Leaning left
Viewing objects with your head tilted to the left makes them appear smaller, a study has found.
Make my heart sing
Prominent Australians were asked to choose music with a special personal significance for Ausmusic month.
Sexy at sixty
How do women who were part of the sexual revolution feel about their ageing bodies?
Student boot camp
Some South Korean students spend months locked down in academic 'boot camps'.
The Engagement
Review: Two fantasies collide in an unsettling gothic thriller from author Chloe Hooper.
The Master
Review: An extraordinary, powerful and disturbing film from director Paul Thomas Anderson.
Timing is everything
Can mathmatical modelling tell us how soon a movie should be released on DVD?
An intimate study of performance
Jasmin Tarasin's video installation explores duende, the mysterious force musicians tap into during performance.
Halo 4
Review: The king of console shooters has returned to reclaim its crown.
Codeine abuse
A public health crisis is looming in Australia caused by abuse of over-the-counter painkillers.
Movie buffs behind bars
Will the threat of jail time be enough to bring an end to illegal torrent websites?
Battleground states
Follow live results as they become available with the ABC News interactive US presidential election map.
Where are the Aussie stayers?
The first seven horses that finished in the Melbourne Cup were Irish-bred.
Useless research?
Even the most insignificant or frivolous scientific endeavour can help us understand the world better.
Whales vs jobs
Some traditional owners say the proposed gas hub at James Price Point is their only chance for survival.
