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Do phrases like ‘global boiling’ help or hinder climate action?
Shutterstock Noel Castree, University of Technology Sydney Last week, United Nations General Secretary António Guterres coined an arresting…
The obesity epidemic is fuelled by biology, not lack of willpower
For many people, trying to lose excess fat is very difficult without help. Effective treatment is available when…
Researchers find evidence of a 2,000-year-old curry, the oldest ever found in Southeast Asia
Ancient starch grains of ginger (Zingiber officinale), cinnamon (Cinnamomum sp.) and nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) were identified on the…
Does a woman’s menstrual cycle affect her athletic performance? Here’s what the science says
Sara Chica-Latorre, University of Canberra and Michael Pengelly, University of Canberra During the Women’s FIFA World Cup, it…
In search of the world’s largest freshwater fish – the wonderfully weird giants lurking in Earth’s rivers
Alligator gar can grow to gargantuan sizes. Zeb Hogan Stefan Lovgren, University of Nevada, Reno Rivers have been…
How does ice cream work? A chemist explains why you can’t just freeze cream and expect results
Shutterstock Nathan Kilah, University of Tasmania Ice cream seems like a simple concept. Take some dairy, add some…
Glide poles: the great Aussie invention helping flying possums cross the road
Anom Harya, Shutterstock Brendan Taylor, Southern Cross University Next time you’re road-tripping along the east coast, keep an…
Australian ant honey inhibits tough pathogens, new research shows
Danny Ulrich and Andrew Dong, Author provided Dee Carter, University of Sydney; Andrew Dong, University of Sydney; Danny…
Will I ever need math? A mathematician explains how math is everywhere – from soap bubbles to Pixar movies
In addition to explaining natural phenomena, math can help strengthen your brain. Liz Arnold, CC BY-ND Hortensia Soto,…
Horse health research will help humans stay healthy, too, with insights on reining in diabetes and obesity
Learning how to treat endocrine disorders in horses may also lead to treatments in people, and vice versa.…