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It appears that early Mars could have supported methane-producing microbes much like Earth.
Push to protect mineral rights
Experts say mineral security is essential to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, but is not explicitly part of them.
Reef health checks advanced
Australian researchers have developed a new way to monitor reef health from satellites.
Whale checks surveyed
Just weeks after a mass-stranding of whales on a Tasmanian beach, experts have provided tips on how to assess a beached whale’s health.
Regulator eyes online claims
The ACCC is running internet sweeps to target “greenwashing” and fake online reviews.
Rugby study shows head risk
Former international rugby union players have a 2.5 times higher risk of neurodegenerative disease.
Confidence rises following poll
Public confidence in the Federal Government has sharply increased since the May election, according to new data.
Antarctic issues uncovered
Australians working in Antarctica report a widespread and predatory culture of sexual harassment and displays.
Future continent forecast
The world’s next supercontinent is predicted to form in 200 to 300 million years.
Glyphosate found in urine sweep
The common weedkiller glyphosate has been detected in 8 per cent of urine samples drawn from the general public in a recent study.
New species plan released
The Federal Government says it wants to prevent any new extinctions of plants and animals.
Test sea still affected
Marine scientists have discovered there remains a radiation risk at the site of Britain’s first nuclear tests in Australia.
Wetlands slow plastic spread
Artificial wetlands appear to function as a barrier to the spread of microplastics.
Bitcoin costs beat entire nations
Experts have made new estimates on the environmental cost of Bitcoin mining.
Methane missed in flaring guesses
A new study from the US says methane emissions from natural gas flaring have been vastly underestimated.
New dementia link spotted
Researchers have found a link between metabolism and dementia-related brain measures.
Spin coherence extended
Australian quantum computing engineers have set a new standard in silicon chip performance.