In recent decades, millions of Australians have embraced body art — an estimated 30 percent of adults have …
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Science Unmasked
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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 …
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SocietyFeatured
Australia’s Great Disconnect: The Under-16 Social Media Ban
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrIn Australia, a hot debate has been sparked by the recently confirmed plans to implement a social media …
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Space
What Should You Do If You Find a Meteorite? Space Rock Experts Explain
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesPeople in eastern Victoria witnessed a bright streak across the sky, followed by a loud sonic boom that …
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Technology
‘Supervised’ Self-Driving Cars Are Here — and Australia’s Laws Aren’t Ready. Here Are 3 Ways to Fix Them
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn September, U.S. electric car maker Tesla rolled out a semi-autonomous driving feature it describes as “the future …
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Science Unmasked
How Forensic Analysis and Traditional Knowledge Reveal the Story of a Unique Boomerang
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBoomerangs are an iconic symbol of Australia. Known internationally for their unique curved shape and ability to return …