Researchers at the University of Bonn have investigated a link between testosterone and self-serving lying. Surprisingly, the study revealed that a subject’s level of testosterone seems to be linked to his level of honesty. [ + ]

The history of our solar system is being uncovered using Australia’s only nuclear reactor. The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has partnered with Germany’s prestigious Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (MPIC) in order to analyse chondrules - multibillion-year-old particles from outer space. [ + ]

The latest in super-resolution microscope technology has allowed Australian researchers to rewrite the book on the process of bacterial cell division, potentially opening the door to new kinds of antibiotics. [ + ]

Scientific recruitment firm Kelly Scientific Resources is predicting a shortage of candidates for traditional scientific roles as qualified scientists seek green collar opportunities created as a result of the carbon tax. [ + ]

Microscale laser surgery on male beetles’ genitalia has been used to establish that for beetles size actually does matter. [ + ]

Professor Tony Peacock, CEO of the CRC Association, says the government “funding pause” shows even science isn’t immune from politically motivated budget cuts, so scientists must make their case more strongly and more often. [ + ]

The Nikon Small World winners of 2012 showcase the fantastic world that exists just beyond our perception. [ + ]

On a long spaceflight, unique conditions including microgravity could give microbes the upper hand, but not if astronauts and their spacecraft are properly prepared. Brown University’s Dr Leonard Mermel brings together a broad base of research to come up with specific recommendations for keeping astronauts safe in deep space. [ + ]

Millions of dollars in long-awaited funding for medical research have finally been allocated with the National Health and Medical Research Council announcing the outcomes key grants. [ + ]

If primary school students engage in science for just 10 hours/year, their standardised test scores in maths and language arts improve. [ + ]

A University of Sydney scientist has outclassed ballerinas, breakdancers and flaming hula hoops to dance his way to victory in the fifth annual ‘Dance your PhD’ competition. [ + ]

University of Adelaide applied mathematicians have extended Einstein’s theory of special relativity to work beyond the speed of light. [ + ]

The Laboratory Managers Conference 2012 will be opened by Nobel Laureate Professor Brian Schmidt. Other keynote speakers include Professor David de Kretser, the ex-governor of Victoria; and Professor Graham Mitchell, Chief Scientist Victoria. [ + ]

Everyone has their own special method of remembering things. Some use rhymes, some use acronyms and others use good old-fashioned repetition. But when it comes to the brainless slime mould Physarum polycephalum (plasmodium), it relies on the chemicals it excretes. [ + ]

Drug counterfeiting is so common in some developing countries that there is a greater probability of getting a fake drug than a real one, but new technology may put an end to this global pandemic. [ + ]