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For nearly a century, thousands of massive stone urns scattered across north-central Laos have stood as one of archaeology’s most baffling enigmas. Local folklore said ancient giants had carved the hollowed-out megaliths to brew celebratory rice wine.

Bangkok Post

Universities called out for improper use of gag clauses

The student watchdog is pushing to end overly strict confidentiality clauses when complaints are made, with almost half of universities applying gag orders.

AAP

Thousands of paywalled research papers could be freed with this simple fix

Publicly funded research underpins much of daily life, from policy decisions to innovation and public debate. When research remains inaccessible, its value is diminished.

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What do stingrays actually eat? New study reveals some only prefer a single type of prawn

As an ecologist who studies stingrays, people always ask me: what do these creatures eat? It may well be the reason I’ve spent the past three years tackling this very question.

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Traditional owners have filed a native title claim over Melbourne. What does this mean for the city?

More than 30 years after Mabo’s historic high court win, almost 50% of Australia is covered by some kind of land agreement with First Nations peoples

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Different croaks: new frog and gecko species discovered on remote island in Australia’s north

Researchers on expedition to Dauan Island heard two distinct frog calls in the rain and ‘sure enough, they were species new to science’

The Guardian - AU

We’ve tried and failed to Close the Gap for 15 years. Research shows what actually works

Every year, we hear the same story about addressing Indigenous disadvantage. Closing the Gap targets remain unmet, incarceration and suicide rates continue to rise, and children are removed from families at alarming rates.

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Half a century ago, the Great Barrier Reef was to be drilled for oil. It was saved – for a time

At the end of the 1960s, there was every expectation the Great Barrier Reef would be drilled for oil.

The Conversation

Five common questions about breasts and bras answered: From sleeping to sagging

Do bras give you cancer? Or will wearing a bra stop my breasts from sagging? Two experts have weighed in

The Independent UK

Pretty bloomin’ what? The Great Barrier Reef is a picture of health, The Australian assures us

The News Corp broadsheet puts a Pollyannish spin on study that found a record decline in world’s largest coral reef. Plus: Grok goes woke

The Guardian - AU

Barnaby Joyce vows to wind back ‘lunatic crusade’ of net zero with private member’s bill – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Solar power: Kangaroo Point Bridge leads winners as Queensland architecture awards put spotlight on sustainability

Bridge that spans Brisbane River and includes solar panels and shade along its length hailed as a transformative piece of urban infrastructure

The Guardian - AU

Why you should think twice before having a hot shower or bath

While really hot showers and baths often feel lovely and can help you relax, there are some potential downsides

The Independent UK

New ‘Alien’ Worm Species Invades Southern US, Originating From South America‌ ‌

Researchers identify Amaga pseudobama, a worm resembling Obama nungara, sparking concerns of invasion in multiple states.‌

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‘Most of it was dead’: scientists discover one of Great Barrier Reef’s worst coral bleaching events

Analysis of high-resolution drone imagery concludes 97% of corals died at a Lizard Island reef between March and June this year

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Scientists probe glow-in-the-dark rat 'mystery'

Researchers at an Australian university have used the pelts of 36 dead rats to try to figure out why the animals' fur glows in the dark.

WEKU

Coral reefs can't keep up with climate change. So scientists are speeding up evolution

Climate change is heating oceans faster than the world's coral reefs can handle. So scientists are breeding corals that can withstand hotter temperatures – but only to a point.

The Guardian - AU

Bleaching fears along 1,000km stretch of the Great Barrier Reef

Scientists are investigating reports of dying coral from Lizard Island in the north to Heron Island in the south

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Meet the man tracking bull sharks in every creek and river on the east coast

Bull sharks are believed to be responsible for two fatal shark attacks in Newcastle.

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Octopus DNA gives clues about Antarctic ice melt

Octopus DNA analysis has pointed to the likely collapse of an Antarctic ice sheet 120,000 years ago when global temperatures were similar to current levels.

France 24

Referendum on Indigenous rights in Australia: An 'uphill battle' for yes campaign

Australians are currently voting in a rare referendum that, if successful, would see Indigenous Australians formally recognised in the constitution. Supporters say it's a much-needed move to ensure Indigenous communities are consulted properly in decision-making processes that directly affect them. Detractors say the proposals are divisive and unfair, or simply…

The Conversation

Seaweed is taking over coral reefs. But there's a gardening solution – sea-weeding

In the early 1990s, marine researchers in the Caribbean found something alarming. On reef after reef, corals were dying off – and seaweed was growing in their place.

ABC News

The Australian gecko that was named after David Attenborough (for a while)

The first animal named after David Attenborough, who turns 97 today, was an Australian gecko. But it didn't keep its name for very long. To understand why we need to go back to an infamous scientific kerfuffle.

The Guardian - AU

Students launch class action against James Cook University over unaccredited financial advice major

About 20 former students say they were ‘deceived and misled’ about major that left them unable to work in regulated industry

ABC News

You're more likely to die in a milder heatwave in Queensland compared to extreme hot weather conditions, new data shows

You have a 5 per cent greater chance of dying in a heatwave, a new study finds, but where you live and the severity of the heat affects your chances, with some results counterintuitive.

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