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Dr David Ackland
Biomedical engineer, Melbourne School of Engineering, University of Melbourne
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Sciences & Technology
Why science matters: Five of the best stories
A potential Ebola vaccine, water on Mars, record warming, 3D body parts and the cancer risks of processed meats all made headlines during the past 12 months
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Sciences & Technology
The jaws of life
How a mechanical engineer and a surgeon used cutting edge 3D printing technology to create a working body part that will improve the quality of life for thousands