Mars study fails to confirm ancient biosphere
Latest data from NASA’s Curiosity mission on Mars has failed to find evidence that the planet previously supported life.
Samples collected by the Curiosity rover were
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Warmer Antarctica is greening dramatically
Antarctica has 10 times more vegetation than 40 years ago despite the challenging growing conditions.
The greening of the Antarctic Peninsula has been linked to warmer
Read more10 October 2024
Cool clothes nothing to do with fashion
City workers battling scorching pavements and stifling streets will soon be able to better dress to combat the urban oven.
A team of international researchers have
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Satellite data suggests emissions under-reported
More than half of Australia’s methane “hotspots” are in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, with new data showing current national emissions levels may be twice as much as
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Jellyfish can merge bodies after injury
A species of jellyfish has been found to have the ability to fuse with another individual to survive after injury.
After fusing, the comb jellies (Mnemiopsis leidyi) are
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Jupiter’s moon target for NASA ocean study
The first spacecraft dedicated to studying an ocean beyond Earth is due to blast off this week.
NASA’s Europa Clipper, the largest the agency has ever built for a
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Deaths continue long after cyclones hit
New research has revealed an ongoing hidden death toll from natural disasters that continues for nearly 15 years after the event.
A Stanford University study found the
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Australian innovation to support Moon rescues
Australian researchers are at the forefront of ensuring future inhabitants of the Moon are safe.
An international project, led by the University of South Australia
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‘Low-level’ pollution still impacts brain development
A multi-continent global study has found air pollution impacts the development of a child’s brain even at levels below government standards.
A University of
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Scientists watch water being made in real-time
Scientists, for the first time, have watched water being made in real-time and unlocked the potential of rapidly generating water in arid environments, including other
Read more4 October 2024