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Shape of galaxies could shed light on mysteries of space
What do a pancake, a sea urchin and a football have in common? According to scientists in Australia, they are all possible...
Facebook announces crackdown on revenge porn
The operator of the world’s largest social media site has announced a crackdown on what is commonly known as revenge porn. Facebook...
Summer broke 205 records, more heat to come, Climate Council of Australia reports
If you thought the weather over this past summer was off the charts, you weren’t imagining things. The summer of 2016/17 has...
Possible link between heat, skin cancer
Workers exposed to UV light and high temperatures may be at greater risk.
Great Barrier Reef beyond repair in five years: scientists
All sides of government urged to commit $10 billion over next decade for its survival.
Barrier Reef heritage status could be revoked
Mass coral bleaching in the northern part of the Great Barrier Reef could threaten its heritage status, scientists and conservationists warn.
Tick saliva could hold key to treating blood disorders
Tick's spit proteins could be used to treat blood and immune disorders.
‘Diabetes epidemic’ could cripple health system
Diabetes Australia says urgent action on the disease is needed after an increase in reported cases in Australia.
‘Godzilla El Nino’ expected to hit this summer
Experts predict Australia will face more heatwaves and a heightened bushfire risk this summer.