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Fossilized comb jellies, or ctenophores, are rare because the creatures are almost completely soft-bodied. Rare fossil finds are helping us learn more about ancient animals and evolution.
Sardines from the cold waters off South Africa’s Atlantic coast are attracted to cold water upwelling in the Indian Ocean. When the upwelling ends, they are trapped in water that is too warm for them.
South Australia has shown other Australian jurisdictions what not to do with their anti-corruption bodies, especially the proposed federal integrity commission.
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The perception in France of a reversal of strategy is in fact a coherent move for Australia, in line with 200 years of Australian diplomatic tradition – for better or worse.
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Next month, Russia is sending a director and actor to film in space. What does this mean for filmmakers, astronauts, movie fans and the International Space Station?
The biggest challenge to the health system is the war in Tigray and other insecurity all over the country. Conflict has made COVID-19 prevention and vaccination efforts impossible in many areas.
Pour l’Australie, le dilemme était simple : se conduire en nation souveraine et respecter le contrat passé avec la France, ou privilégier sa sécurité et son lien de longue date avec Washington.
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With 300 stone artefacts submerged on Australia’s continental shelf last year, Indigenous underwater cultural heritage needs to be prioritised in marine science and industry practices.
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Recent surveys of refugees in NSW show high levels of trust in the government and police — counter to recent suggestions that people in western Sydney haven’t built up trust in government.
How have snakes evolved venom fangs so many times in their evolutionary history? Research suggests it’s due to a structure called ‘plicidentine’ in their teeth that can evolve into venom grooves.
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Research Associate, College of Business, Government and Law, Flinders University
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Alice Gorman is a Friend of The Conversation.
Associate Professor in Archaeology and Space Studies, Flinders University
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Strategic Professor of Criminology, Flinders University
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Associate Professor (adjunct) in Creative Writing, Flinders University
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PhD Candidate, Flinders University
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Research Fellow in History, Flinders University
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Professor, College of Business, Government & Law, Flinders University
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NHMRC Research Fellow (Public Health), Flinders University
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Vertebrate Palaeontology PhD Candidate and Casual Academic, Flinders University
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Professor of Biodiversity Genomics, Flinders University
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Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Fellow in Medicines Use and Safety - Flinders University & South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute, Flinders University
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Professor in International History, Flinders University
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Professor in Evolutionary Biology (jointly appointed with South Australian Museum), Flinders University
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Senior Lecturer, History, Flinders University
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Associate Professor, Vertebrate Palaeontology Group, Flinders University
