For at least 3,500 years, dingoes have been Australia’s top terrestrial predator. And in current times, they are …
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Science Unmasked
We Can Now Show the World’s Oldest Figurative Rock Art Is 51,200 Years Old
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFigurative rock art — art that presents lifelike representations of subjects — provides visual insights into ancient cultures, …
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Science
A Groundbreaking Discovery: How We Found Remnants of Earth’s Primordial Crust Near Perth Australia
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOur planet was born around 4.5 billion years ago. To understand this mind-bendingly long history, we need to …
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South Australia’s Enigmatic Pink Sand Was Born in Ice-Covered Antarctic Mountains.
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn parts of South Australia, long stretches of beach are often blanketed in large patches of pink sand. …
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Fresh Water and Key Conditions for Life Appeared on Earth Half a Billion Years Earlier Than We Thought
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe need two ingredients for life to start on a planet: dry land and (fresh) water. Strictly, the …
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‘Junk Science’ Is Being Used in Australian Courtrooms, and Wrongful Convictions Are at Stake
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe court conviction of Robert Farquharson for the murder of his three sons on Father’s Day 2005 is …
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Science Unmasked
You Leave a ‘Microbe Fingerprint’ on Every Piece of Clothing You Wear
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen you think of a criminal investigation, you might picture detectives meticulously collecting and analyzing evidence found at …
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Science Unmasked
Why Did Primates Evolve Such Big Brains? It Wasn’t for Finding Food
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThanks to our large brains, humans and non-human primates are smarter than most mammals. But why do some …
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Environment
Honk! These Monkeys Have Truly Legendary Noses — Now We Better Understand Why
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOf all the monkey species around the world, one stands out with its large, bizarre nose. Male proboscis …
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Science Unmasked
After 180 Years, New Clues Are Revealing Just How General Anesthesia Works in the Brain
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOver 350 million surgeries are performed globally each year. For most of us, it’s likely at some point …