Less than a century ago, a slither of tiger snakes was abandoned on one of Western Australia’s tiny islets. Here’s how they adapted to survive.
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How can you get your kids to read this summer? Research has found they respond well to reading non-fiction – so we’ve gathered 6 top non-fiction books, recommended by the kids themselves.
Family estrangement feels shameful and isolating: but if you’ve experienced it, you’re far from alone. Sharing true stories can help reduce shame and create awareness.
New research finds nearly 30% of land animals could disappear form their local area by 2100 due to climate change and habitat destruction. This is more than double previous predictions.
Do you feel the need to clean your plate? Does a bowl of salty chips seem completely irresistible? Understanding your ‘eating personality’ could stop you eating or drinking too much these holidays.
2023 will mark the ten year anniversary of Australia’s National Arts and Health Framework. Our new research points the way forward from here.
New research looks at young people’s experiences of bullying in their own words.
A new photo taken on the Artemis I mission shows Earth isn’t a sealed spaceship, but is in dynamic interchange with the cosmos.
The death of Noodle the pug has been met with widespread sorrow on TikTok.
Après avoir examiné des photos d’yeux dans la population australienne, nous avons découvert qu’une personne sur 150 pourrait avoir des cicatrices dues à une maladie parasitaire courante.
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Time is running out to expand an agreement to relax patent rules on COVID vaccines. Members of the World Trade Organization should broaden its scope to treatments and tests.
In late 2021, REvil appeared to shut up shop. But it seems the group, or at least a close genetic descendant, is back in business.
Research suggests a meal prepared onsite is likely to be the most achievable way of rolling out school lunches in Australia.
The discovery of his tomb full of magnificent and unique objects is more than a story of treasures. It’s also a story of class, privilege, colonialism, political freedom and national identity.
Parties to the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have agreed to end hostilities after two years. Here is a selection of previously published articles on its devastating consequences.
The Ukrainian president’s key wartime speeches are to be published in a book. His ability to weave a narrative bigger than any one life or nation has shaped the way we have understood this war.
Snoring and sleep apnoea can cause issues such as tiredness during the day for the person snoring and their bed partner. What treatments are available?
In her new memoir A Kind of Magic, Anna Spargo-Ryan writes of her fragile mental health with humour and courage.
The energy-intensive process of producing cement and concrete contributes significantly to global warming while depleting resources. Much more sustainable alternatives are being developed.
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Associate Professor in Archaeology and Space Studies, Flinders University
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Matthew Flinders Professor of Global Ecology and Models Theme Leader for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, Flinders University
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Associate Lecturer, Learning & Teaching Innovation, Flinders University
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Lecturer in Government, Flinders University
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Research Assistant at Flinders University Palaeontology Laboratory, Flinders University
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Scientific Officer in Ornithology, Australian Museum, and ARC DECRA Fellow, Flinders University
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Associate Professor of Natural Sciences (Oceanography), Flinders University
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Lecturer in Government, Flinders University
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Professor of Psychology, Flinders University
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Flinders University
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Lecturer, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University
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Professor, Flinders University
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Professor of English, Flinders University
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Senior Lecturer in Law, Flinders University
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Professor, Director, Generations Research Initiative, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University
