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New CSIRO technology detects more than 20 mysterious signals in space
More than 20 mysterious signals have been detected in space after a team of Australian researchers began sifting through intergalactic…
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It’s Not Just Olive Oil ― Science Says Other Parts Of The Plant Are Good For Our Health Too
Did you know olive oil can go off? In fact, some experts say the best-quality kind should be used within…
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Seeing stars: meet the amateur astronomers – in pictures
They may stare into space from shonky-looking booths, but these citizen scientists have helped discover comets, dangerous asteroids and more…
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Invasive species quiz: How much do you know about our silent invaders?
Since European settlement, Australia’s unique natural world has been under stress from invasive animals. These introduced animals not only threaten…
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Dissecting the world’s rarest whale – in pictures
Representatives of two Māori tribes, the Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Wai, with conservation department officials and scientists begin to dissect…
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Australian schools have the world’s worst gender gap in maths and science, international test reveals
Australia has been ranked dead last in a field of 58 countries participating in a long-running, international maths and science…
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Soon-to-be-banned ‘forever chemical’ more widespread than previously thought
The unexpected discovery of a soon-to-be banned “forever chemical” in firefighting foams previously used in Australia has prompted concerns the…
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So THAT’s How Much Horsepower A Horse Actually Has
To be honest, I’m not really sure what “horsepower” refers to in cars. I have a vague idea it’s got…
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The Psychology Behind Haunted Houses And Why We’re Drawn To Them
Is there anything more enticing than a haunted house? Yes, we should all know better after many, many horror films…
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Is Vitamin G a load of B? Debunking the ‘grounding’ trend
After a long day, there’s little doubt that walking through nature or sitting in a park can be restorative. But…
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