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Australia uncovers the world’s largest dinosaur footprints from 130 million years ago

Researchers have found some of the biggest dinosaur footprints ever. They are so huge that an adult could curl up inside one without a problem. It’s wild to imagine, honestly. This kind of find really turns our old ideas about prehistoric life on its head.

The Times of India

New semiconductor could allow classical and quantum computing on the same chip, thanks to superconductivity breakthrough

Researchers believe they can fit 25 million Josephson junctions — a useful component for quantum computing — on one two-inch wafer with this approach.

LiveScience

Scientists thought Great Barrier Reef doomed if global temperatures rise 1.5C – but a new study finds hope

University of Queensland modelling says reef will suffer ‘rapid coral decline’ in coming decades but could still recover if targets met

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Academics say their net zero costing is being ‘misrepresented’ after Nationals repeat $9tn claim

Researchers behind report cited by some in the Coalition say their work is based on various assumptions – largely involving cost to overseas customers, not Australians

The Guardian - AU

Researchers create superconducting germanium semiconductor material using standard chip-making techniques - prototype demonstrates millions of superconducting junctions on a 2-inch wafer

Researchers at NYU and the University of Queensland have demonstrated superconductivity in gallium-doped epitaxial germanium, fabricated using industry-standard semiconductor tools.

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'This needs to happen fast': Scientists race to cryopreserve a critically endangered tree before it goes extinct

Less than 400 angle-stemmed myrtle specimens remain in the wild in Australia. Scientists are working on ways to preserve the species so that we can bring it back at any point if it dies out.

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Often parents and schools disagree about whether something is ‘bullying’: what happens next?

Bullying in schools can can have a devastating impact on victims. Research shows it can lead to reduced academic performance depression, anxiety and even suicidal behaviour. So, preventing and reducing bullying is an urgent priority for governments as well as families and schools.

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Instant noodles are quick and cheap. But here’s what they’re doing to your health

Noodles definitely have a place in busy lives and diverse kitchens, but with a few simple tweaks

The Independent UK

Sprawl or nothing: medium-density advocates despair as Brisbane swings back to urban expansion

Queensland has tightly restricted the construction of townhouses and apartments for decades, and that’s the way it seems set to stay

The Guardian - AU

There's a humongous boulder on a cliff in Tonga. Now we know how it got there.

A massive boulder named Maka Lahi was recently found about 650 feet from the edge of a cliff in Tonga, and researchers believe that it may have been deposited by a tsunami around 7,000 years ago.

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Tributes Flow For 22 Y.O. Jocelyn Grace Mollee Killed In Fatal Sunshine Coast Crash

The young student was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway on Easter Monday.

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Trove Of Dinosaur Footprints Found At Australian School

A trove of fossilised dinosaur footprints has been found on a slab of rock gathering dust inside an Australian school, scientists said on Wednesday.

International Business Times

Nocturnal basking and deep diving may not be enough to keep crocodiles cool in a warming world

Crocodiles are hardy creatures, capable of adjusting their behaviour to cope with the heat of the tropics. But there’s a limit to their endurance.

The Conversation

Australian scientists produce kangaroo embryos using IVF for first time

Team has produced more than 20 embryos using method used in humans, though there are no plans for live joeys

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Fatal Camp Hill Virus Discovered In Shrews Raises Contagion Concerns

The discovery of Camp Hill virus in shrews in Alabama raises concerns about potential transmission to humans. Learn about the global threat of henipaviruse...

The Times of India

First case of deadly henipavirus found in North America, sparking pandemic fears; know symptoms

A deadly virus from the same family of Nipah virus has been identified for the first time by researchers at the University of Queensland in North America.

Salon

Food allergy vs. intolerance

"Food intolerances (sometimes called non-allergic reactions) are also reactions to food"

The Conversation

What’s the difference between a food allergy and an intolerance?

At one time or another, you’ve probably come across someone who is lactose intolerant and might experience some unpleasant gut symptoms if they have dairy. Maybe it’s you – food intolerances are estimated to affect up to 25% of Australians.

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A dream inspired by home realised for Indigenous doctor

Driven to practice medicine after witnessing disadvantage in his community, Torres Strait Islander doctor T'kido Titasey hopes to inspire others.

The Guardian - AU

High-flying life of Australia’s birds revealed in new detail – thanks to weather radars

Researchers gain deeper understanding of bird migration in study that could have ‘profound’ implications for windfarms

The Guardian - AU

LNP cabinet ministers will be booted to the backbench if they miss key targets. Will it backfire on David Crisafulli?

Experts warn that setting KPIs could create perverse incentives rather than improving outcomes

AAP

International sector should grow despite unis' concerns

A Senate report on international student caps says the sector must be allowed to grow sustainably despite concern about limits from major universities.

The Conversation

NSW will remove 65,000 years of Aboriginal history from its syllabus. It’s a step backwards for education

The NSW Education Standards Authority has announced that teaching of the Aboriginal past prior to European arrival will be excluded from the Year 7–10 syllabus as of 2027.

The Conversation

Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders. Here’s why – and how this affects their treatment

More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent.

The Conversation

How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why

From doctors’ offices to family gatherings, larger-bodied people report being bombarded with unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits. The underlying message? They “just need to lose weight” to fix almost any health problem.

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