Waratah genome mapped for the first time
Genetic puzzle of the iconic Australian flower is finally solved.
In a world-first, researchers have mapped the genome of the striking crimson flower, Telopea speciosissima – the most...
Core Sciences
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Explainer
Explainer: what is an isotope?
And why do they seem to pop up in so many areas of science?
If you’re a keen reader of science news, you may have seen the words “isotope” or “isotopic analysis” pop up in a few...
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A crowning achievement in understanding head development
‘Constellations’ algorithm can accurately predict the fate of stem cells.
How does a stem cell decide what to be when it grows up? Stem cells are remarkable for their ability to differentiate...
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Greater Male Variability hypothesis challenged
Sorry fellas, you’re not ‘more variable’ than women, and it doesn’t explain the gender pay gap.
For over a century, the idea of ‘greater male variability’ has been used by some biologists to explain why there are ...
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What are school sores and how do you get rid of them?
They’re unsightly, but school sores usually clear up within a few weeks, without any scarring.
Impetigo, or “school sores”, is a contagious infection of the very top layer of skin. It’s most common in children ag...
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History
Sociobiology’s ant man is born
A childhood mishap led E.O.Wilson to both ants and the halls of Harvard.
This article was first posted on 10 June, 2018. Edward O. Wilson died last week, at the age of 92.Edward O. Wilson ...
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No return to Eden
The natural world is past conservation and restoration. We need to become interventionists and ec...
Imagine this scenario. You are standing beside a highway and you see a tortoise slowly making its way across. A few h...
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The Australian scientists greening ammonia for a sustainable future
New technology shows the promise of an energy revolution.
Monash University has exclusively licensed a new green ammonia technology to start-up Jupiter Ionics, a company co-fo...
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Can a crystal change your life?
There’s nothing mystical about the everyday marvel of crystals. In fact, you might be surprised t...
The newspaper pull-out headline asked a simple question: “Can a crystal change your life?” As a chemist and crystallo...
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Sonic cleanup: using sound to capture ocean microplastics
A new, filter-free method of separating microplastics from seawater has been developed in Indonesia.
Researchers in Indonesia have developed an innovative way to remove microplastics from water without the need for exp...
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How does popping candy work?
What causes that characteristic crackle?
How does popping candy work?JenniferIf you’ve upped your lolly intake over the past few weeks (we certainly have ...