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Rock art casts new light on mysterious Tasmanian tiger

By Paul Taçon, Andrea Jalandoni, Joey Nganjmirra and Sally May Extinct animals have long fascinated people around the world – from dinosaurs, to giant kangaroos, to

Croc-detection gizmo unleashed in northern Queensland

New crocodile detection technology has been approved for testing in northern Queensland. The device has been designed to spot crocodiles swimming in the water by linking

‘Death switch’ may hold key to shutting off Alzheimer’s

An Alzheimer’s disease “death switch” has been discovered that may hold the key to switching off the illness in the brain. Alzheimer’s is believed to be caused

Earth is being ‘pushed beyond its limits’ and getting hotter

The years from 2015 to 2025 were the hottest on record and meteorologists are warning that the Earth’s climate is “more out of balance than at any time in observed

Childhood trauma does not determine future mental health

Most children who experience abuse, bullying, and household dysfunction maintain moderate to high mental wellbeing into adulthood, according to a 12-year

Gravity hole discovered under frozen Antarctica

Slow rock movements deep under the Earth’s surface over tens of millions of years have led to the creation of a “gravity hole” below Antarctica. Researchers at the

Teenagers withdrawing from social life to avoid judgement

Young teenagers are battling a “vicious cycle of loneliness” which has been linked to a fear of embarrassment or judgement by peers. A University of the Sunshine

Call to restrict zero-alcohol ads to teenagers

Zero-alcohol ads may be harmful to teenagers, shaping future drinking patterns. Teenagers are more likely to want to try the alcoholic versions of zero-alcohol brands

Link found between exercise and avoiding Alzheimer’s

Scientists have made a discovery that is helping to explain why exercise can help stave off Alzheimer’s disease. The University of California – San Francisco

Breakthrough brings ‘Holy Grail’ of medicine closer

Stanford Medicine researchers say they have made an “astonishing step” towards a universal vaccine that could protect humans from a wide variety of viruses and

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