Science & Environment
Training scientific dogs to sniff out pests
Dog trainer Steve Austin has a team of keen canines fighting for the preservation of our native wildlife.
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Why chillies are hot? The science of heat
Aussies have made the world’s hottest chilli, but what makes chilli hot, and what’s the best cure for the burn?
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The world’s 10 hottest chillies
The world’s hottest chillies have been grown by Australians. Find out what makes the list of the top 10.
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Are humans to blame for shark attacks?
Shark attacks seem to be on the increase around the world – overpopulation and overfishing could be among the culprits.
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Cyclone tracking: Australia’s worst storms
These cyclones caused the highest fatalities or most damage to infrastructure in the history of Australia.
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Why do we get motion sickness?
The act of travelling can be debilitating. For some, motion sickness is enough to turn a trip into a nightmare.
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Burke and Wills: Botany’s untold success story
Burke and Wills’ expedition is known more as a tragedy, but new light is being shed on its unknown success.
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Ticks: toxic hitchhikers
Stealthy stowaways from a day in the bush, paralysis ticks are superbly adapted to feast on their hosts.
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Scientists aim for the ultimate macadamia
New research into macadamias might produce an easier nut to crack and expand this lucrative Aussie industry.
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Saying goodbye to the space shuttle
Professor Fred Watson looks back over 30 years of NASA’s space shuttle program.