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Curious Kids: how is eye colour made? And why are they different colours?
How Lizards Avoid Being Killed By Venomous Snakes
How nature can alter our sense of time
Researchers Discover Evolutionary “Tipping Point” in Fungi
We have revealed a unique time capsule of Australia’s first coastal people from 50,000 years ago
Sonia Hancock thanked for pivotal role at Mater Research
70 Years Of Creating Best
Prestigious journals make it hard for scientists who don’t speak English to get published. And we all lose out
Oxidative stress in heart failure varies between males and females
Dung dynasty – the plant boosting powers of beetle recyclers
Domesticating Duckweed, 300 Samples At Time
The middle-aged brain changes a lot – and it’s key to understanding dementia
Coral reefs, protein folding and climate change: Research conferences win funding
Magpies Under Siege From Climate And Man-made Noise
Student club iGEM TokyoTech seeks crowdfunding with goal to win international competition
Max Planck Society Presents Climate Action Plan
HKUST Holds Inauguration Ceremony for its First New Cornerstone Science Laboratory
World first: Zebrafish discovery to speed testing of MND and dementia treatments
Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier – and save lives
Social smarts trump genetics when it comes to cluey magpies
Parramatta to improve its local biodiversity with new eDNA survey
Who knew that eating poo was so vital for birds’ survival?
High blood pressure’s impact on white matter could be key to dementia prevention
ANU researcher awarded $8m to develop next-generation life-saving medical therapies
A Simple and Robust Method to Add Functional Molecules to Peptides
MicroRNA Predicts Severe Crohn’s Disease In Children
In Memory Of Lennart Levi, 1930-2024
Mass extinction: our fossil study reveals which types of species are most at risk from climate change
Personal trauma and criminal offending are closely linked – real rehabilitation is only possible with justice system reform
Study Finds Rising Shark And Ray Extinction Risk
Titanosaurs were the biggest land animals Earth’s ever seen − these plant-powered dinos combined reptile and mammal traits
Emotion-tracking AI on the job: Workers fear being watched – and misunderstood
Study spotlights Arctic’s hidden primary production powerhouses
Early life adversity leaves long-term signatures in baboon DNA
DNA Aptamer Drug Sensors Can Instantly Detect Cocaine, Heroin and Fentanyl – Even When Combined With Other Drugs
Ultra-processed foods: largest ever review shows many ill effects on health – how to understand the evidence
Studying Neuronal Activity In Real-time
Maritime Recycling Risk Assessment Trial Begins
Why a US state court ruling on the rights of children before birth is unjust
Study Finds Vulnerability In Pelagic Ecosystems
Curious Kids: what are the main factors in forming someone’s personality?
Illuminated dinosaurs to DJ workshops: Enlighten Festival transforms the City Centre
Cognitive Impairment Varies Significantly Among Individuals with Newly Diagnosed Psychosis
Nuyina joins Southern Ocean plankton survey 29 February 2024
Highlighting Mater Research’s year of achievements: Annual Report
Sleep and circadian rhythm problems linked with poor mental health – new research
Biomolecules From Formaldehyde On Ancient Mars
Scientists recognised for raising the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research