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We are all of the same starstuff
The recent Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE
Originally published in The Conversation.
Lost in space: Australia dwindled from space leader to also-ran in 50 years
Originally published in The Conversation.
The origin of extreme cosmic ray particles revealed: they come from distant galaxies
The existence of high-energy cosmic ray particles bombarding Earth was first discovered in the 1960s, but their origin was a mystery.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Meet 'Jaws', the South American horned frog with a big bite
South American horned frogs (Ceratophrys) can capture and swallow whole animals up to their own body size, including other frogs, lizards, snakes and rodents. This is possible because they have jaws that can produce an extremely forceful bite.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Australia relies on data from Earth observation satellites, but our access is high risk
Originally published in The Conversation.
Bali's Mount Agung threatens to erupt for the first time in more than 50 years
A marked increase in the number of earthquakes happening below Mount Agung volcano in eastern Bali, Indonesia, over the past few weeks has authorities keeping a close watch on the situation.
The latest alert issued by the national and local government agencies now forbids climbing of the mountain and orders evacuations within 7.5km of the summit.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Preventing Murray-Darling water theft: a space agency can help Australia manage federal resources
This is the first article in the series Australia’s place in space, where we’ll explore the strengths and weaknesses, along with the past, present and the future of Australia’s space presence and activities.
An independent report into allegations of water theft and corruption in the Murray-Darling Basin has recommended fundamental reforms to the system.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Curious Kids: Why is the Earth round?
Originally published in The Conversation.
A pirate site explores a new way of paying for the Internet that doesn't involve ads
It would be an understatement to say that advertising as the main business model of the internet is in a crisis.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Speed plus control in new computer chip: slowing down light to sound
Light travels fast – sometimes a little too fast when it comes to data processing.
Originally published in The Conversation.
