How wombats cube their poo
OK, first things first. Wombats do cubed-shaped poos. Now you know.
Plants & Animals
Apr 30, 2021
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Popping pills in space: Helping astronauts manage pain or sickness on crewed missions
And you think you've had a bad head cold.
Space Exploration
Apr 14, 2021
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Bacteria breaking down mountains: Bioleaching to extract ores with less pollution
How do you break down kilometers of rock to get the metals within? You go small. Bacteria-level small.
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 14, 2021
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Climate change is feeding our plants junk food
The human-led climate crisis has begun to impact our world in profound ways.
Plants & Animals
Mar 23, 2021
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One starfish to rule them all
At 480 million years old, this fossil is the oldest starfish-like creature ever discovered.
Evolution
Mar 5, 2021
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Protecting the family tree with global seed vaults
It seems like every day we learn of a new risk posed to native plants, from bushfires to climate change. But they're not going out without a—er—bang.
Plants & Animals
Feb 26, 2021
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Underwater Understory: The southwest forest you've never heard of
Deep in Australia's southwest is a hidden hotspot of biodiversity.
Plants & Animals
Feb 26, 2021
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Landing on the origin of life
Imagine you're way out in the middle of the Pilbara. There's no one around you, but you may be surprised to learn you're close to the origin of life.
Astrobiology
Feb 11, 2021
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Take me to your leader: Space diplomacy 101
Space has long been seen as the domain of scientists and engineers, but space also needs diplomacy.
Space Exploration
Feb 11, 2021
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Climbing the koala's family tree
Koalas are one of Australia's most beloved marsupials. How can DNA help bring them back from the brink of extinction?
Evolution
Jan 26, 2021
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