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COVID-19 puts new zing in Aussie lingo
Frugalistas, fomites and fakeaway dinners … wordsmiths are having a field day. Lexicologist Dr Adam Smith looks at the colourful, inventive language of social crisis.
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History & Culture
Sign of the times: why we’re seeing more sign language interpreters on our screens
There are good reasons why we’re seeing more sign language interpreters on our TV screens.
Science & Environment
An intimate look at the challenges of caring for wildlife amid a pandemic
Meet wombat joeys Beatrice, Bronson and Landon: few babies have had such a tough start to life as these three.
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Do our fruit bats carry the virus behind COVID-19?
Pictures of Australian fruit bats are accompanying news reports on the source of COVID-19.
Science & Environment
Meanwhile, the ibises are going to be totally fine without us
Our bin chicken friends are smart enough to survive without us.
History & Culture
Australia’s most isolated people share their advice for keeping busy in lockdown
Bush Heritage reserve managers and field staff guide us through the uncertain months that lie ahead.
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This is why bats can carry deadly disease with little effect on their health
Understanding a bat’s immune system and replicating it in humans may just prevent disease outbreaks in the future.
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This is what the coronavirus pandemic can teach us about tackling climate change
Every aspect of our lives has been affected by the coronavirus. The global economy has slowed, people have retreated to their homes and thousands have died or become seriously ill.
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Is it safe to go bushwalking?
COVID-19 is casting doubt over a range of recreational activities as new government guidelines point us towards our living rooms and away from the great outdoors.