In the 45°C heat of the midday April sun, I swing my sledgehammer into the terracotta-varnished lobes of …
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Science Unmasked
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The Trump administration’s recent decision to block foreign access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models has reignited AI …
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If you stand on one of Australia’s southern shorelines at this time of the year, you might be …
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Science Unmasked
Earth’s Oldest Crater Really Is Over 3 Billion Years Old, New Study Confirms
by Troy OakesIn 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 …