Science & Environment
Simpson Desert bursts with life
Some of the heaviest rain in decades sees the Simpson seep into life and colour.
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Science & Environment
DNA blueprint of zebra finch gives human language clues
The first songbird to have its genome deciphered may offer new insight into how human children learn to speak.
Science & Environment
Farming high in a Himalayan desert
With artificial glaciers and other innovative technologies, a Himalayan region is regaining food self-sufficiency.
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Oldest Australian DNA etched from eggshells
Fossilised eggshell from extinct giant birds reveal the oldest DNA traces of Australian fauna ever discovered.
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How Australians are making it rain
Cloud seeding is a controversial technique to generate rain. But does it work and what are the consequences?
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Where are all the stars?
As Earth Hour approaches, urban light pollution interrupts the visibility of stars.
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From trash to treasure
Truly recycling means much more than council’s convenient kerbside bins.
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Why is the sky blue?
Astronomer, award-winning science communicator and AG columnist Fred Watson tackles the big questions about the Earth, Moon and other heavenly objects.
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What colour is the Moon?
The Moon changes colour depending on several factors. It can appear blue, red or silvery.
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Forensic investigations: Can a fly solve a murder case?
Forget the glamour of prime-time television. Forensic investigation is a precise science based on careful – and sometimes malodorous – research.