In the Pilbara of Western Australia, some of Earth’s oldest rocks lie beneath the sky, as they have …
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Science Unmasked
Koala Numbers Crashed Across Australia 100,000 Years Ago. Global Glacial Cycles Are Likely to Blame
by Troy OakesIt’s surprising how easy it is to see a koala every day in Australia’s major cities. The cute, …
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Science Unmasked
Coral Reefs Are Secretly Connected Across Vast Oceans — and That’s Crucial for Their Survival
by Troy OakesLord Howe Island lies in the middle of the ocean, about 700 kilometers northeast of Sydney. It’s covered …
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Science Unmasked
There May Be 10 Times as Many Citizen Scientists in Australia as We Thought — and That’s Great News for Science
by Troy OakesUntil recently, the number of citizen scientists in Australia was estimated at between 100,000 and 130,000 people. But …
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Ever wondered what it might feel like to spot giant spider crabs while you’re snorkeling? Or check plants …
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Space
As NASA Launches a Crewed Moon Mission, Australia Is Once Again Playing a Critical Role
by Troy OakesOn April 1, 2026, NASA is sending astronauts back around the Moon. And Australia is playing a critical …
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Earth 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 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 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 OakesAustralia’s iconic red landscapes have been home to Aboriginal culture and recorded in songlines for tens of thousands …