Science & Environment
VIDEO: Submarine will explore seas of Saturn’s moon
The NASA concept submarine is designed to explore methane lakes on Titan, Saturn’s largest moon.
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Biodiversity
Drone used to track wildlife a world first
Australian researchers have developed a drone that can radio-track wildlife, which will improve conservation efforts
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Gallery: Designer coral reefs
Designer Alex Goad has developed a cheap, easy, Lego-style modular frame that speeds up the creation of artificial reefs. Called Modular Artificial Reef Structure (MARS), it can be used for recovery after a coral reef has been destroyed by storms, or for use by aquariums
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Sea snail shell the world’s strongest material
The shell of a limpet is the strongest natural material in the world, new research shows.
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Future camouflage may mimic octopus skin
New material changes colour and texture when a voltage is applied to it.
History & Culture
Amazing iPhone photos, the best of 2014
It’s hard to believe, but these images were all taken on iPhones. They are the winning images of iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) is the first and the longest-running iPhone photography competition.
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Iranian the first woman to win Fields Medal for math
Iranian Professor Maryam Mirzakhani is the first woman to receive the Fields Medal for mathematics
Nature & Wildlife
Best Australian wildlife apps of 2014
It’s easier than ever to become a wildlife expert, or help researchers study our animals and plants
Nature & Wildlife
Help save turtles with a new tracking app
Download a new Aussie app to help protect freshwater turtle nests from feral animals.