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Space
As NASA Launches a Crewed Moon Mission, Australia Is Once Again Playing a Critical Role
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOn April 1, 2026, NASA is sending astronauts back around the Moon. And Australia is playing a critical …
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Science Unmasked
Tropical Geckos in Australia Are More Adaptable Than We Thought
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEarth is teeming with life: Creatures big and small have spread and adapted to vastly different environments. Many …
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Science
Australia May Ban Infant Formula Advertising. Here’s What the Online Ads Actually Say
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe federal government released a consultation paper seeking input on whether it should introduce legislation to prevent or …
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Science Unmasked
Lead, Arsenic, and Other Toxic Metals Abound in Tattoo Inks Sold in Australia — New Study
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn recent decades, millions of Australians have embraced body art — an estimated 30 percent of adults have …
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Science Unmasked
A ‘Cosmic Clock’ in Tiny Crystals Has Revealed the Rise and Fall of Australia’s Ancient Landscapes
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAustralia’s iconic red landscapes have been home to Aboriginal culture and recorded in songlines for tens of thousands …
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Science Unmasked
Australia’s Red and Yellow Beach Flags Can Be Dangerously Confusing. Is It Time to Change Them?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEvery summer in Australia, millions of people head to the beach, and every year, thousands are rescued by …
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Technology
Australia’s National AI Plan Has Just Been Released. Who Exactly Will Benefit?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Albanese Labor government has released the long-awaited National AI Plan, “a whole-of-government framework that ensures technology works …
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Science
Should Australia Establish an Independent Body to Investigate Scientific Misconduct? We Asked 5 Experts
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMost of us trust scientists. We believe they are not just competent, but honest as well. This belief …
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Science Unmasked
What’s Working From Home Doing to Your Mental Health? We Tracked 16,000 Australians to Find Out
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWorking from home has become a fixture of Australian work culture, but its effect on mental health is …