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Giant prehistoric kangaroos walked, not hopped
Some giant extinct kangaroos were walkers rather than hoppers, according to new anatomical evidence.
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Leichhardt expedition map offers new insights
By searching through old journals, ANU experts have created a new much more accurate map of explorer Ludwig Leichhardt’s route.
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Indonesian cave art sets new record
Ancient paintings found in caves on Sulawesi may be the oldest artworks found outside Europe.
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Total lunar eclipse in Australia, 8 October 2014
Don’t miss the second total lunar eclipse of 2014 which will paint the moon orange across most of Australia
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Polynesian migration mystery solved
An ancient canoe has helped solve a puzzle as to how Polynesian seafarers first made it to the far reaches of the Pacific.
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Gallery: Japan’s Mt Ontake volcano erupts
Mount Ontake volcano, Japan’s second highest peak and a popular hiking spot, suddenly erupted in 27 September 2014, catching off-guard more than 200 hikers, and killing more than 30
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Japan volcano Ontake an extremely rare eruption
The eruption of Mount Ontake in Japan was sudden, even for volcanoes, with no prior warning signs
Biodiversity
Single species may be key to reef health
Just a few important species doing important jobs could make or break an ecosytem.
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Hybrid birds better at fighting disease than purebreds
When virus infections attack, the hybrids of these two sub-species of parrots prevail
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Future camouflage may mimic octopus skin
New material changes colour and texture when a voltage is applied to it.