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How birds become male or female, and occasionally both
The highly unusual “semi-identical” Australian twins reported last week are the result of a rare event. It’s thought the brother and sister (who have identical genes from their mother but not their father) developed from an egg fertilised by two different sperm at the same moment.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Welcome Asterix, Obelix and Yoda! Finding fun in the serious matter of discovering insects
Originally published in The Conversation.
My CV is gender biased. Here's what I plan to do about it
Originally published in The Conversation.
Women in STEM need your support – and Australia needs women in STEM
Originally published in The Conversation.
Remember Blockbuster, Nirvana and pagers? The new Captain Marvel lives in the 1990s
Captain Marvel flies into movie theatres from today, and apart from introducing a great new hero who combines the righteousness of Captain America and the hum
Originally published in The Conversation.
Where did you grow up? How strontium in your teeth can help answer that question
To mark the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Eleme
Originally published in The Conversation.
Fingerprint and face scanners aren’t as secure as we think they are
Despite what every spy movie in the past 30 years would have you think, fingerprint and face scanners used to unlock your smartphone or other devices aren’t nearly as secure as they’re ma
Originally published in The Conversation.
Receiving a login code via SMS and email isn't secure. Here's what to use instead
When it comes to personal cybersecurity, you might think you’re doing alright.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Want to quit a bad habit? Here's one way to compare treatments
Originally published in The Conversation.
