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Biochemistry Mar 22, 2023

Poisons are a potent tool for murder in fiction: A toxicologist explains how some dangerous chemicals kill

People have used poisons throughout history for a variety of purposes: to hunt animals for food, to treat diseases and to achieve nefarious ends like murder and assassination.

Engineering Nov 9, 2018

China steps up drone race with stealth aircraft

China is unleashing stealth drones and pilotless aircraft fitted with AK-47 rifles onto world markets, racing to catch up to US technology and adding to a fleet that has already seen combat action in the Middle East.

Social Sciences Feb 10, 2017

What do gorilla suits and blowfish fallacies have to do with climate change?

A famous psychology experiment instructed participants to watch a short video, counting the number of times players in white shirts passed the ball. If you haven't seen it before, I encourage you to give the following short ...

Ecology Mar 8, 2016

Science maximises prawn restocking success

Murdoch University scientists involved in a project to restock the Swan and Canning Rivers with Western School Prawns have identified a key predator of the juveniles and are using their research findings to maximise prawn ...

Mar 11, 2008

Snakes vault past toxic newts in evolutionary arms race

Snakes don't eat fugu, the seafood delicacy prepared from blowfish meat and famed for its poisonous potential. However, should a common garter snake wander into a sushi restaurant, it could fearlessly order a fugu dinner.

Hardware Jul 3, 2007

Fujitsu Introduces World's Highest Capacity 2.5'' External HDD

Fujitsu today launched its new travel-ready and world’s highest capacity 2.5” External Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for the U.S. market. Featuring up to 300GB of storage space in a sleek, compact design, the new External HDDs ...