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Indigenous knowledge is informing a scientific expedition that hopes to uncover the origins of medieval African coins that may have been left in Arnhem Land hundreds of years before the arrival of Cook. |
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DNA Reveals How Plague Spread
DNA fragments from 1500-year-old teeth have revealed that two of the world’s most devastating plagues were caused by distinct versions of the same bacteria. |
The unfettered commercial environment that has allowed stem cell tourism to flourish must be challenged, and the professionals who enable it should be held to account. |
Archaeological and forensic detective work led to the remains of Ned Kelly, one of Australia’s most celebrated, reviled and polarising historical figures. |
A new study of the biomechanics of the Tasmanian tiger’s skull debunks the hysteria behind the campaign that led to its extinction. |
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Pride, Prejudice and Persistence
It took two decades for William Paterson to persuade his patron Sir Joseph Banks to recognise his achievements through membership of the Royal Society. |
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The Bitter Pill:
Darwin’s Diagnoses
The father of modern biology suffered much at the hands of alternative medical practitioners.
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Naked Skeptic:
Darwin’s Aussie Epiphany
Long before he struck upon his theory of natural selection, Charles Darwin experienced a revelation while exploring the Blue Mountains. |
Naked Skeptic:
A Brief History of Some Science
Science has brought public health a long way since the voyages that led to Australia’s discovery and settlement were ravaged by disease. Why, then, do some people want to turn back? |
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reminiSCIENCE:
Immersed in Chemistry
Arguably Australia’s most internationally experienced and prominent chemistry researcher, Professor John White continues to produce original research long after normal retirement age, and he is, unshakeably, a committed Christian. |
Odd Spot:
The Greatest Archaeological Discoveries Of All Time
Over the centuries there have been some amazing archaeological discoveries. Let's take a look at the greatest ones. |
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Online Feature:
Historical treasures in a modern pest: the Black Rat story
The genome of the Black Rat will provide a clearer picture of its role in spreading disease, and will help policymakers prepare for possible outbreaks in the future. |
