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Ice Age struck indigenous Australians hard
Population numbers plummeted due to harsh conditions at the peak of the last Ice Age, says a new study.
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Central rock rat back from the brink
A native rat that recently faced extinction has been rediscovered in the Northern Territory.
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New songbird family discovered in NZ
Scientists have identified a new family of songbirds comprising three species in New Zealand.
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Genetic secrets of sandalwood unlocked
Discovery of the genes behind sandalwood oil may boost production of this precious resource.
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Ancient crocs came in all shapes and sizes
From dog-like animals to whale-like creatures that lived out at sea, prehistoric crocodiles were a diverse bunch.
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Szechuan peppers cause vibrator-like sensation
The kick you feel when eating Szechuan peppercorns is similar to someone rapidly tapping your lips, a study has found.
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Aussies well-represented for Ig Nobel awards in 2013
From documenting frog smells to patenting the wheel, Aussies have won plenty of Ig Nobel Prizes.
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Watch the Ig Nobel Prizes live
Support the Australian contingent as the quirkiest pursuits of science are celebrated.
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Aussies win Ig Nobel with stargazing beetles
Beetles win Aussies an Ig Nobel Prize for studies that “first make you laugh and then make you think”.
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Butterfly inspires nanodevice
Butterfly wings have inspired the design of a tiny crystal that could make telecommunications faster.