The 7 million Australians who live and work in regional, rural and remote Australia are being “left behind” …
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Science Unmasked
Australia’s Most Diverse Marsupial Predators Have Been Hiding Their Origins for Millions of Years
by Troy OakesWhen you think of carnivorous marsupials, you probably picture the Tasmanian devil or perhaps a spotted-tailed quoll. But …
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Science Unmasked
Do Shark Culls Keep People Safe in the Ocean? Here’s What the Science Says
by Troy OakesA young mother remains in hospital after being bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney. Leah …
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Technology
AI Road Safety Cameras Are Fuelling a Surge in Driver Fines. Are They Fair?
by Troy OakesArtificial intelligence (AI) road safety cameras have been rolling out across Australia, resulting in a large number of …
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Science Unmasked
Crime Against Wildlife Is Surging in Australia. These 4 Reforms Can Help Tackle It
by Troy OakesAround the world, wildlife and environmental crimes are surging. It is estimated to be the fourth-largest organised transnational …
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Science Unmasked
What Do Stingrays Actually Eat? New Study Reveals Some Only Prefer a Single Type of Prawn
by Troy OakesAs an ecologist who studies stingrays, people always ask me: “What do these creatures eat?” It may well …
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Technology
Australians Will Soon Need Their Age Checked to Log Into Online Search Tools — Here’s Why
by Troy OakesBy the end of this year, the experience of using search engines in Australia won’t be as simple …
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Science Unmasked
New Australian Data Shows Most of Us Have PFAS in Our Blood. How Worried Should We Be?
by Troy OakesThe Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new data that tells us about the presence of per- …
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Technology
What’s the Obscure Australian Online Safety Standard Elon Musk’s X Is Trying to Dodge in Court? An Expert Explains
by Troy OakesIn its most recent battle with authorities in Australia, X (formerly Twitter) has launched legal action in the …
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Science Unmasked
Forest Home of ‘Polar Dinosaurs’ 120 Million Years Ago in Southern Australia Recreated in Detail for the First Time
by Troy OakesRoughly 140 million to 100 million years ago, the piece of land that is modern-day Australia was located …