Robots to the rescue of the Great Barrier Reef
Scientists use undersea robots and 3-D printing to help coral reefs survive the damaging effects of rising ocean temperatures.
Environment
Apr 10, 2019
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Australia's small satellite revolution
A little piece of technology is making a big splash in Australia's space industry. So what on (and off) Earth is a CubeSat?
Space Exploration
Mar 14, 2019
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To space and beyond!
Western Australia has a secret. We're quietly becoming a space powerhouse.
Space Exploration
Feb 25, 2019
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The science of steak
Before you throw a hunk of meat on the barbie this summer, read our guide to the perfect steak.
Other
Jan 15, 2019
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Sowing seeds for snapper habitat
In an Australian first, recreational fishers will have a crack at restoring the lost seagrass meadows of Cockburn Sound.
Plants & Animals
Jan 07, 2019
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From dreams to fire: How Aboriginal Australians shaped biodiversity
For many wild species, Aboriginal Australians shaped their diversity and distribution and even helped them thrive.
Ecology
Jan 07, 2019
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Why do sharks dive?
Is it to regulate their body temperature? Conserve energy? Find food?
Plants & Animals
Jan 07, 2019
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Spinifex promises stronger condoms
Spinifex grass could be used to create thinner, stronger latex for gloves and condoms, as well as more durable seals and tyres, an Australian scientist says.
Materials Science
Dec 20, 2018
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Probe killers in deep space
In the cold reaches of deep space, something is making us kill our probes.
Space Exploration
Nov 30, 2018
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Is the future of dog health in a DNA test?
Information from commercial DNA tests helped reveal the genetic origins of the husky's captivating blue eyes and may even help us treat some diseases. But not everyone agrees.
Plants & Animals
Nov 26, 2018
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