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New Zealand earthquakes linked, say experts
This latest earthquake in Christchurch is an aftershock of the September 2010 quake, according to scientists.
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WA town hit by cyclone-related tornado
Karratha has been hit by a mini-tornado in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Carlos.
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Harmonious orgy is winning formula for frogs
Female frogs that simultaneously mate with a dozen males produce stronger offspring, new research finds.
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Volcano voyage seeks truth about hotspots
Deep-sea volcanoes created by hotspots are helping scientists understand the movement of Earth’s continents through history.
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Say goodbye to Sydney’s colony of bats
A huge colony of 22,000 flying foxes will be evicted from Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens after a lost court appeal.
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Bigger groups make better choices
Fish in groups are quicker and more accurate at making decisions than individuals.
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SE Asia’s oldest rock carving found by surprise
While searching for giant rat fossils, scientists have stumbled on the oldest rock carvings in southeast Asia.
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Underground orchid is evolutionary enigma
An orchid that lives and blooms completely undergound shows evolution in action.
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DNA reveals new route of Pacific migration
Polynesian people may have populated the Pacific via New Guinea rather than Taiwan as previously thought.
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Cassowaries hit hard by cyclone aftermath
Endangered cassowaries are struggling to find food in the wake of last week’s Cyclone Yasi.