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We made a flammable cladding database to help boost fire safety in our buildings
Originally published in The Conversation.
Some animals pause their own pregnancies, but how they do it is still a mystery
Putting your pregnancy on pause until the time i
Originally published in The Conversation.
The ACCC is suing Google over tracking users. Here's why it matters
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today announced it i
Originally published in The Conversation.
Telstra's new high-tech payphones are meeting resistance from councils, but why?
Originally published in The Conversation.
Humanity's birthplace: why everyone alive today can call northern Botswana home
Where was the evolutionary birthplace of modern humans? The East African Great Rift Valley has long been the favoured contender – until today.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Hot as shell: birds in cooler climates lay darker eggs to keep their embryos warm
Birds lay eggs with a huge variety of colours and p
Originally published in The Conversation.
A small New Zealand songbird that hides food for later use provides insights into cognitive evolution
Originally published in The Conversation.
Here's why memories come flooding back when you visit places from your past
We all know our memories get worse as time goes on – your recollection of what you did yesterday is probably a lot better than for the same day three years ago.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Predicting research results can mean better science and better advice
We ask experts for advice all the time. A company might ask an economist for advice on how to motivate its employees.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Curious Kids: how does an optical illusion work?
Originally published in The Conversation.
