Millions of years of isolation have shaped Australia’s extraordinary mammal fauna into species unlike anywhere else in the world, from platypus to koalas and wombats. Tragically, Australia is the world leader in mammal extinctions.
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Yes, feral cats and foxes really have driven many Australian mammals to extinction
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In their own words: The frustration, stigma and emotion of walking with MS
A major Murdoch University review has found that for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS), walking is hindered not only by physical symptoms but also by external emotional and societal challenges.
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Golden Dome is forcing the Pentagon to confront missile defense economics
WASHINGTON — Gen. Michael Guetlein, head of the Golden Dome missile defense program, said the success of this effort depends on the ability to field defenses that are both scalable and affordable, including new directed-energy and other…
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You Asked: OLED decisions, upscaling truths, and Dolby Vision 2
This week on You Asked, we tackle some of the most common TV buying questions right now, from choosing between LG and Samsung’s latest OLEDs to which brands handle upscaling best. We also dig into whether Dolby Vision 2 is a reason to…
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Scientists Warn Of A Rapid Collapse Scenario In Earth’s Busiest Orbital Zone
Low Earth Orbit is entering a fragile phase as new research published on arXiv warns that the near-Earth space environment could deteriorate far faster than previously assumed. The study suggests that under certain conditions, orbital…
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OpenAI will put ads in ChatGPT, opening a new door for dangerous influence
OpenAI has announced plans to introduce advertising in ChatGPT in the United States. Ads will appear on the free version and the low-cost Go tier, but not for Pro, Business, or Enterprise subscribers. The company says ads will be clearly…
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Strange Mushroom Makes You See Tiny People Chilling on Every Surface
Magic mushrooms, an informal group of fungi that contain the naturally occurring psychedelic substance psilocybin, are known for inducing powerful hallucinations. They can induce feelings of euphoria, a sense of belonging in the world, and…
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Project adds more than 1,000 new African genomes to global science
A newly published paper in Nature describes the complex process of launching a nine-country collaboration in Africa to significantly expand scientists’ understanding of human genetic diversity. This can reveal new insights into diseases such as…
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Eye-surgery laser could be adapted for other organs, say scientists
Scientists in Scotland have shown that a type of laser already similar to the one currently used in routine eye surgery could one day help surgeons remove unwanted tissues, such as tumors, with unprecedented accuracy.
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WhatsApp has begun testing a long-overdue group chat feature
There’s an unsaid rule about giving people some context before adding them to a WhatsApp group, especially if it’s a large group with active members. Until now, you had to do that task manually, acting like a chatbot and summarizing…
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