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Weird and wonderful discoveries: ancient underwater volcanoes bristle with sea life
Ground-breaking research voyage in Australia’s newest marine park uncovers rare deep-sea discoveries.
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Unspinning the secrets of spider webs
Stronger than steel and more elastic than rubber, spider silk has the potential to transform medicine, engineering, and materials science – if only we learn how to produce it.
History & Culture
Mysterious marks reveal ‘forgotten’ use of multi-tool boomerang
Alongside kangaroos and Akubra hats, boomerangs are one of the most iconic symbols of the Australian continent. They are also widely misrepresented.
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Prehistoric megalodon could swallow a great white shark whole, research shows
The ancient super-predator megalodon made an easy meal of sharks and whales according to new modelling by Aussie scientists.
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World first: ‘treasure map’ shows rare ant hotspots and Australia’s crawling with ’em
Scientists have recorded rare ant hotspots and Australia is well and truly on the map.
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Sexual deception: orchid tricks and traps gnat in pollen den
Deception and trickery help orchid attract male gnats that become booby trapped before escaping to spread pollen.
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Thousands of giant crabs amass off Australia’s coast. Scientists need your help to understand it
Spider crabs form huge underwater piles, some as tall as a person. These fascinating crustaceans are on a risky mission – to get bigger.
Science & Environment
Making sense of the brain
George Paxinos holds god-like status among neuroscientists worldwide, yet this Australian researcher’s long held passion for the environment is behind what he sees as his greatest achievement.
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Dingoes are genetically different from domestic dogs, new research reveals
From grey wolf to tea-cup poodle, we now know where the dingo fits in the genetic family tree of dogs.
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New genetic data reveals five distinct koala groups
The most comprehensive genetic assessment of Australia’s koala populations has revealed population clusters are hindering the genetic diversity needed for the species to survive.