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Biology
Bushfires spark extensive search for answers
They can start with a momentary flicker, they can burn for months, and their effects can scar landscapes and lives for years.
Acid test for the seas
The basic facts on ocean acidification.
Discovering Australia's evolutionary past
With the help of modern technology, scientists are unearthing more about the continent's biogeographical past.
Quantum computers – why would you want one?
Do we really need even faster computers?
Sounding out the secrets of the sea
The increasing use of sound by humans to explore the seas has raised questions about its potential impact on marine life.
Probing past and future materials with neutrons
Over a hundred years after the Kelly gang were captured, researchers have been able to say how the famous armour was made.
Thinking ahead – fusion energy for the 21st century?
Fusion is the oldest, and newest, form of energy. What role will it play in our energy-hungry future?
The water down under
You might not think it, but in a country as dry as Australia many people are literally walking on water.
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