‘One of the most important species for science’: how the humble fruit fly transformed 4 fields of research
The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor…
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Manta rays inspire faster swimming robots and better water filters
This robot can also dive and come back to the surface. Faster flapping results in strong…
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Interactive: What Earth’s 4.54 billion-year history would look like in a single year
As a kid, it was tough for me to grasp the massive time scale of Earth’s…
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Green sea turtle gets relief from “bubble butt” syndrome thanks to 3D printing
Two main reasons those gas pockets appear in turtles are plastics and boat strikes. When a…
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How can I keep my cat happy? 5 tips from a vet to help your feline friend live their best life
Around one third of Australian households live with at least one cat, yet surveys tell us…
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Smaller brains? Fewer friends? An evolutionary biologist asks how AI will change humanity’s future
What will humans be like generations from now in a world transformed by artificial intelligence (AI)?…
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The unspoken rule of conversation that explains why AI chatbots feel so human
Earlier this year, a Hong Kong finance worker was tricked into paying US$25 million to scammers…
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As Australia privatises nature repair, the cheapest approach won’t save our threatened species
Australia is a world-leader in species extinction and environmental decline. So great is the problem, the…
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This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower
And the hose-showering behavior was “lateralized,” that is, Mary preferred targeting her left body side more…
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How to customize the WooCommerce checkout page
One of the most important aspects of a well-designed ecommerce site is the checkout page. After…
