Erin

Erin

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India has landed on the Moon: here’s what the political and economic gains are

India has landed on the Moon: here’s what the political and economic gains are

From the early days of human space activity in the 1960s, missions to the Moon have...

Research
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Rooftop renewables risk making the rich richer, as latecomers will struggle to access the grid

Rooftop renewables risk making the rich richer, as latecomers will struggle to access the grid

Many people are now becoming “energy citizens” by installing rooftop solar panels...

Technology
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Ukraine war: Australian-made cardboard drones used to attack Russian airfield show how innovation is key to modern warfare

Ukraine war: Australian-made cardboard drones used to attack Russian airfield show how innovation is key to modern warfare

Innovative design choices can have a massive impact in the theatre of war, so it...

Society
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Ukraine war: the implications of Moscow moving tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus

Ukraine war: the implications of Moscow moving tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus

Russia is reported to have deployed nuclear weapons in Belarus, a step that was...

Science
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Space junk in Earth orbit and on the Moon will increase with future missions − but nobody’s in charge of cleaning it up

Space junk in Earth orbit and on the Moon will increase with future missions − but nobody’s in charge of cleaning it up

There’s a lot of trash on the Moon right now – including nearly 100 bags of human...

Research
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Sahara space rock 4.5 billion years old upends assumptions about the early Solar System

Sahara space rock 4.5 billion years old upends assumptions about the early Solar System

In May 2020, some unusual rocks containing distinctive greenish crystals were found...

Science
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How gene mapping almost all remaining kākāpō will help NZ’s rare night parrot survive

How gene mapping almost all remaining kākāpō will help NZ’s rare night parrot survive

The genetic mapping of almost the entire kākāpō population has shed new light on...

Science
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We won’t always have to use animals for medical research. Here’s what we can do instead

We won’t always have to use animals for medical research. Here’s what we can do instead

Animals have been used for medical research for thousands of years, dating back...

Society
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Flood protection based on historical records is flawed – we need a risk model fit for climate change

Flood protection based on historical records is flawed – we need a risk model fit for climate change

Despite countries pouring billions of dollars into “protecting” communities, flood-related...

Research
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We studied more than 1,500 coastal ecosystems - they will drown if we let the world warm above 2℃

We studied more than 1,500 coastal ecosystems - they will drown if we let the world warm above 2℃

Much of the world’s natural coastline is protected by living habitats, most notably...

Politics
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Russia says it will have talks with Turkiye about alternative to Black Sea deal

Russia says it will have talks with Turkiye about alternative to Black Sea deal

Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan,...

Health
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Aging with a healthy brain: How lifestyle changes could help prevent up to 40% of dementia cases

Aging with a healthy brain: How lifestyle changes could help prevent up to 40% of dementia cases

A 65-year-old woman repeatedly seeks medical help for her failing memory. She is...

Science
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This solar cycle, the sun’s activity is more powerful and surprising than predicted

This solar cycle, the sun’s activity is more powerful and surprising than predicted

What do you feel when you see the aurora? Otherwise known as the northern or southern...

Research
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New research into genetic mutations may pave the way for more effective gene therapies

New research into genetic mutations may pave the way for more effective gene therapies

Consider a living cell, which can have thousands of genes. Now think of these genes...

Science
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Learning from failures: Support for scientific research needs to include when things don’t work out

Learning from failures: Support for scientific research needs to include when things don’t work out

The cellular processes involved in gene regulation can be unexpectedly complicated....

Society
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Quran burning in Sweden prompts debate on the fine line between freedom of expression and incitement of hatred

Quran burning in Sweden prompts debate on the fine line between freedom of expression and incitement of hatred

The Swedish government is concerned about national security following several incidents...

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