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science and art

You can experience stunning art in Melbourne during National Science Week

Art and science have more in common than you think.
sydney science festival

Utterly wrong science theories and Dr Karl at Sydney’s BAHFest

BAHFest is an opportunity for science enthusiasts to spout nonsense - all in good fun.
space

Mystery object in weird orbit beyond Neptune cannot be explained

The outer solar system just got a lot weirder.
science of winning

What’s the fairest way to tally Olympic medals?

Depending on how you look at it, the leaders of the games may not be who you think.
national science week

Challenge: Can you name 5 living Aussie scientists?

During National Science Week, the public is urged to “take the five scientist pledge” - and we are here to help.
ecotourism

Most tourists of Great Barrier Reef just want to see it before it's all dead

A new survey shows two-thirds of the people visiting the GBR are "last chance" tourists.
public science

Anyone can walk inside the Large Hadron Collider at Sydney Science Festival

Located at the Powerhouse museum, the Collider exhibition literally takes people inside the experiment.

Nature

Biology, wildlife, conservation and the rest of the natural world

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rio 2016

Here’s how Olympic champions stack up against the animal kingdom

Hint: humans lose.
old creatures

The sharks that live to 400

A new study reveals that the longest-lived vertebrates in existence are a bunch of sharks.
case continues

Primatologist agrees monkey who took a selfie owns the right to the photo

But did it really understand what it was doing?
best friend

Selfish dogs would rather play with a toy than help a human

Your trusty mutt probably isn’t going to recognise that you need assistance in an emergency.
fixing the ecology

Can we make new coral reefs out of old oil rigs?

If we leave them in the ocean, who's responsible?
invasive species

New Zealand to wipe out all rats as part of alien eradication

“By 2050, every single part of New Zealand will be completely free of rats, stoats and possums.”
now you see it

Meet 4 animals who are incredible masters of disguise

Nature provides a lot of chances to play 'is it an animal or an object' games.
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Space

Explore the night skies, planets, galaxies, and beyond

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entanglement

China launches world’s first quantum communications satellite

The first extreme test of its kind, it could lead to a global quantum communications network.
space

Mystery object in weird orbit beyond Neptune cannot be explained

The outer solar system just got a lot weirder.
Deep Space Mining

We could be getting our iron ore from asteroids as soon as 2026

An interspace mining company has announced plans to mine mineral resources on asteroids within the next ten years.
find all the craters

NASA has created a free and terribly addictive Mars Rover game

Will you break the rover or drive it successfully? Spoiler: you will break it.
Up up and away!

These bedtime stories are literally out of this world

Tonight's story time is brought to you by an astronaut from the International Space Station.
Pluto fly-by

5 incredible things we know about Pluto since 2015’s fly-by

There's a going on with this tiny planet.
NASA

The 7 requirements to be an astronaut

So you want to be an astronaut? Here’s what it takes.
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Future

Where are we heading and what is it going to look like?

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complicated technology

Disney just filed a patent that could make lightsabers look and feel real

Although you still won't be able to slice anyone's limbs off.
recycling and the future

Drones and robots can help us get valuable metals out of trash

An Aussie scientist has pioneered a micro recycling solution for tackling the global e-waste crisis.
sport and science

Human athletes are using training technology from the future to become more like robots

Some records these days are broken not just thanks to hard training, but thanks to innovative tech.
quantum breakthroughs

Meet the technology that will one day revolutionise your computer

A new breakthrough in quantum computing is bringing the future of computers one tiny step closer.
futuristic traffic

Bus that drives over cars hits the road in China

All aboard the tunnel bus!
computing

The thrill of Terrapattern, a new way to search satellite imagery

Estimating storm damage or population centres might be the next step in crowdsourced disaster-relief mapping.
Tech against trash

How lasers can help clean up beach trash

New 3-D modeling technology has the power to scan coastlines for garbage much faster than humans can.
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The crazy climate technofix

Some posit geoengineering as a radical fix to climate change. Others say the risks are too high and its proponents mad. Welcome to the debate where science fiction meets climate science.

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Earth

Environment, climate and other topics concerning our planet

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ecotourism

Most tourists of Great Barrier Reef just want to see it before it's all dead

A new survey shows two-thirds of the people visiting the GBR are "last chance" tourists.
map projections

Here's why the most common map of the world is totally wrong

Here's what you need to know about the Mercator projection, in one handy video.
overshoot day

We have already used up all the Earth’s resources for 2016

Also, if everyone lived like Australia, we would need 5.4 Earths instead of just the one we have.
pollution

A Dutch designer is making stunning jewellery out of China’s smog

You might soon be able to buy jewellery made out of smog filtered from the air in Beijing.
malcolm roberts

Australia’s newest senator is a seasoned climate denier

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts is calling for an investigation into the CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology for their "corrupt" scientific evidence that indicates...
4 Aug 2016 - 9:52am

This brewery produces sea-friendly edible six pack rings

The grain-based rings are both biodegradable and edible.
waste treatment

Bacteria made to turn sewage into clean water – and electricity

A self-powered waste water treatment plant using microbes has just passed its biggest test, bringing household-level water recycling a step closer.
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Humans

Looking under the hood - into our bodies and minds

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child psychology

The sugar high is actually just a parenting myth

Basically an urban legend.
public health

Instead of convincing people to drink less, just water down everyone’s beer

A new paper argues that changing booze itself is easier than changing behaviour.
Science or snake oil

Do those popular coffee extract weight loss products actually work?

A clinical researcher takes a closer look at the ubiquitous Hydroxycut brand of weight loss supplements.
all in the mind

How you can change your body image in just two minutes

You have to watch your visual diet more than you need to focus on what you eat.
public health

‘Widespread’ lead contamination of domestic tap water found in NSW

Researchers believe that similar issues in domestic kitchen taps are likely across Australia.
not just drugs

Doping is as weird and old as the Olympics, and it’s only getting weirder

To avoid detection, people are resorting to new strategies - self-blood transfusion, anyone?
not doping

Not just cupping: 6 strange fads used by Olympic athletes

Athletes are vulnerable to products claiming to give them an edge – even if there’s no evidence supporting the efficacy.
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Fundamentals

The building blocks of our universe, and the method of science itself

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science and art

You can experience stunning art in Melbourne during National Science Week

Art and science have more in common than you think.
science of winning

What’s the fairest way to tally Olympic medals?

Depending on how you look at it, the leaders of the games may not be who you think.
national science week

Challenge: Can you name 5 living Aussie scientists?

During National Science Week, the public is urged to “take the five scientist pledge” - and we are here to help.
public science

Anyone can walk inside the Large Hadron Collider at Sydney Science Festival

Located at the Powerhouse museum, the Collider exhibition literally takes people inside the experiment.
chemicals

Green Olympic pool: perfect storm of sun, heat and still water?

Not enough chlorine, too much sun.
critical thinking

This handy tool helps you avoid the worst health advice

“But I read that three litres of kale smoothie a day will cure cancer?”
8 Aug 2016 - 11:53am

Comment: What Donald Trump has said about science – and why he’s wrong

Some of the GOP candidate's views according to his official Twitter account.
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Indigenous science

Sharing the knowledge and the heritage

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DNA Country

A precious store of Aboriginal hair, collected last century, may now tell a story tens of thousands of years old.
Indigenous science

Meet Gerry Turpin, who is saving ancient Indigenous knowledge from being lost forever

The Mbabaram man is unlocking the secrets of traditional medicine and bush tucker for future generations.
Indigenous science

Meet Simone Reynolds, who is tackling a skin-crawling disease

This Indigenous scientist studies the scabies mite to improve the lives of countless people affected by the disease.
Indigenous science

Meet Mibu Fischer, who wants to keep our ocean ecosystems thriving

This young Indigenous scientist wants to ensure we don't lose entire species of fish, simply because we didn't realise there was a problem until it's too late.
Indigenous science

Meet Shane Ingrey, who is using science to explore Indigenous medicine

The recent graduate's research could eventually lead to new treatments for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, viral infections or even cancer.
Roots – premieres 27th July on SBS and NITV

Don’t miss this reimagining of the epic family saga and portrait of American slavery, following the journey of one family and their will to survive.

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