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the dark side of researching popular species
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Cuts to key research facilities threaten Australia’s ability to be a global scientific leader
There has been much excitement since Australia signed a landmark agreement with the United States…
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U.S. science always suffers during government shutdowns. Funding lapses send government scientists home without pay.…
Building healthier, more prosperous communities – UKRI
This investment will help to address an urgent health challenge. It will support the NHS’s…
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The earliest form of the signature came from ancient Iraq in the form of cylinder…
Is it aliens? Why that’s the least important question about interstellar objects
On October 29, Comet 3I/ATLAS reached its closest point to the Sun. This point, known…
‘Supervised’ self-driving cars are here – and Australia’s laws aren’t ready. Here are 3 ways to fix them
In September, US electric car maker Tesla rolled out a semi-autonomous driving feature it describes…
How the physics of baseball explains Blue Jay Kevin Gausman’s signature pitch
There are few sports more exciting than playoff baseball, but behind every pitch there is…
What archaeology tells us about living and working in space
The International Space Station is one of the most remarkable achievements of the modern age.…