Sand dunes tell stories
Scientists mapped the sand dunes on Mars in 2007. Earth’s dunes had to wait for one man’s Christmas holidays.
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From the archive, first published 21 June 2023
Parasites: What are they good for?
Often overlooked in ecological studies, parasites may be more beneficial than previously thought.
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From the archive, first published 5 December 2025
Professor Jacqueline Batley is fighting fungus with genetics
How defending canola crops led to national recognition.
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From the archive, first published 21 October 2024
PARTICLE 101: MSG
The hysteria was heightened by racist and xenophobic headlines such as in the Chicago Tribune: Chinese Food Make You Crazy? MSG is Number One Suspect.
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From the archive, first published 9 April 2026
PARTICLE 101: CLIMATE REFUGEES
Climate change is forcing people out of their homes – we need to acknowledge this new reality.
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From the archive, first published 4 December 2025
PARTICLE 101: A NEW HIV VACCINE
There’s a silver lining to COVID-19, and it’s an HIV vaccine.
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From the archive, first published 7 February 2024
Fatal attraction: Moth vs flame
'Like a moth to a flame' is a common phrase to describe an irresistible attraction. But why are moths attracted to flames to begin with?
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From the archive, first published 13 August 2023
Fully understanding the human brain may not be a pipedream
A brand-new theory from Australian researchers, might be getting us one step closer to unravelling the inner workings of our brain.
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