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Sea lions: how they beat the bends
Scientists have shed light on a mystery: how diving mammals hunt the depths for food without getting the bends.
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Native wasp is arch enemy of redback spider
A wasp collected on Captain Cook’s voyage in 1770, but largely forgotten since, has been found to prey on redback spiders.
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Vale Ron Taylor: shark filmmaker dies
Legendary shark filmmaker and conservationist, Ron Taylor, has died at the age of 78.
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Little penguins in Sydney get check-up
Sydney’s little penguins got a check-up and the population is stable, say experts.
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Indian myna driving native bird decline
The first detailed survey on the impact of the Indian myna shows it is causing declines in nine species of Australian birds.
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Best science photos of 2012 awarded
An image of humpback whale sex is among top science and nature photos from the 2012 Eureka Prizes.
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Gallery: Science photo award winners 2012
An image of humpback whale sex is among top science and nature photos from the 2012 Eureka Prizes.
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Birds a twitter: social networkers better off
Tit birds are more successful at foraging food when they’re more socially connected, researchers have found.
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Dinosaur jackpot in Queensland
A new dig site with many bone fragments of multiple dinosaur species has been uncovered in Queensland.
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Vale Neil Armstrong: space pioneer dies
Space has lost one of its shining stars, says Fred Watson.