Bees exhibit emotion-like behaviours
Researchers have observed bumblebees displaying “liking and disliking” behaviours by shaking their heads and wiping…
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Defining Moments in Australian History: Conscription put to the vote
In 1916 and 1917 WWI conscription was defeated in two referendums. The post Defining Moments in Australian History:…
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Antarctica affects us all
Dr Jono Lineen, co-curator of the National Museum of Australia’s new Antarctica exhibition, tells us why the frozen…
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Australia’s three species of blue-ringed octopus – and how to spot the difference
The blue-ringed octopus is one of those classic Australian animals we learn about as kids – a tiny bogeyman to…
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Sealed with a kiss – are we loving Tasmania’s Neil the Seal to death?
He’s a tonne of publicity Tasmanian tourism could never buy. The post Sealed with a kiss – are we loving Tasmania’s Neil…
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How rocket launches could threaten Australia’s coastal wildlife
Blast waves, acoustic trauma and sonic booms pose serious, underexamined risks to the threatened species living near…
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A not-so-English country garden
An outback-inspired garden recently turned heads at London's Chelsea Flower Show, and the Aussie flora on show might…
Read article →Defining Moments in Australian History: Landmark legislation
In 1976 the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Bill passed with bipartisan support. The post Defining Moments…
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