Neanderthals ‘had burial rituals’
A Neanderthal skeleton found in Iraq has reopened a decades-long debate as to whether they performed death rituals.
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Every child ‘at risk’ from climate, diet
Australia cops scathing criticism for threatening the future of its children through factors such as high carbon emissions.
New space HQ to spearhead $12bn industry
The government will look to grow Australia’s space industry by 20,000 jobs by 2030, as the new facility opens in Adelaide.
No question of our biological sex
That is settled as a scientific fact, not a construct.
60pc of infections ‘may be being missed’
Less than half of all coronavirus cases are likely being detected, according to a scientific paper.
Kilimanjaro snows defy Gore
Predictions that there would be no more snow on Africa’s highest peak long before we entered this decade spurred a rush of visitors.
Virus claims go wild: scientists
There is no evidence the new coronavirus was engineered by humans, scientists have said, dismissing ‘shoddy’ research.
Records tumble as continent warms up
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a record temperature of 20.75C, breaking the 20c barrier for the first time.
Robust kids may still carry disease
Leading scientists say children should be tested for coronavirus or COVID-19 as they may be ‘asymptomatic shedders’.
Scientists back paved Antarctic runway
Backers of a move to build a concrete runway in Antarctica believe it will ‘revolutionise’ science.
Last stand to save Wollemi pines
When Heidi Zimmer first searched for a PhD topic in 2010, her supervisor proposed the idea of studying the Wollemi pine.
Rock offers glimpse of Earth’s gentle start
Few rocks are more different from Earth than Arrokoth, but it may hold the secret to our planet’s formation.
Device keeps hearts alive for 24 hours
A machine that can keep a heart alive outside the body for 24 hours could increase the number of organs transplanted.
Is your job killing you?
Workplace burnout can lead to numerous serious health issues — and even premature death.
Scorched land ‘safe from fires for years’
Fire researchers say the scorched earth across eastern and southern Australia will be ‘virtually fireproof’ for at least four years.
Immune system’s bad cells isolated
The treatment of auto-immune diseases could be revolutionised after scientists isolated the rogue cells that cause the problem.
Virus may rank among worst
The impact of the coronavirus epidemic ‘may be comparable to the major influenza pandemics of the 20th century’.
King penguins’ 1500km expedition
They are a long way from home and sure look lonely, but several seriously off-course king penguins are making a big splash in Tasmania.
Huawei linked to research grants
$262m in government grants over five years has been given to projects involving Chinese firms.
Wealthy Dubai on mission to Mars
The United Arab Emirates has ventured into a space program aimed at studying weather patterns on Mars.
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