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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Particle
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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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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Why is Wave Rock shaped like a wave?
It's all about erosion—but not as we know it.
Earth Sciences
Jan 22, 2021
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Life on an airless Earth
In hidden pockets around the world, tiny creatures consume toxins and wait for their day to again rule the Earth.
Earth Sciences
Nov 30, 2020
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How ancient DNA is uncovering the mysteries of Australian biodiversity
If TV has taught us anything, it's that DNA can solve crimes. But can it shed a light on prehistory?
Archaeology
Nov 3, 2020
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