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By Hannah Seo Jun 9, 2021

Science

This Australian behemoth is officially the largest dinosaur on the continent

The wait—and weight—was worth it.

By Charlie Wood Apr 5, 2021

Space

Astronomers may have found the surprisingly elusive medium-sized black hole

The discovery hints that “intermediate mass” black holes may be peppered throughout the universe.

By Hannah Seo Jan 22, 2021

Science

Local languages are dying out and taking invaluable knowledge with them

Rare, rural vocabularies hold the keys to centuries-old questions about nature, human migration, and more.

By Rachael Zisk Nov 13, 2020

Science

The strange and ethereal bigfin squid just showed up off the coast of Australia

There have only been a dozen sightings of Magnapinna squid over the past 30 years.

By Grant Williamson et al./The Conversation Feb 21, 2020

Environment

Australia’s horrific fires may permanently change the country’s landscape

Climate change has altered the rules irrevocably.

By Ian Christopher Davis/The Conversation Feb 1, 2020

Health

A small coronavirus breakthrough could aid in the search for a vaccine

With viral proteins, scientists can start to develop antigens over many months.

By Kate Baggaley Jan 24, 2020

Science

These adorable sharks have evolved to walk across the seafloor

They’re also champion hitchhikers.

By Kate Baggaley Jan 22, 2020

Science

This 43-mile-wide crater is 2.2 billion years old—making it Earth’s oldest meteorite impact

Billions of years ago, the strike might have helped end an ice age.

By Ula Chrobak Jan 17, 2020

Environment

Heat and drought are causing feral camels to overrun communities in Australia

More than 5,000 animals were culled to curb the damage, but the wildfires aren’t to blame.

By Brian Oliver/The Conversation Jan 13, 2020

Health

We know wildfire smoke affects our health, but the long-term consequences are hazy

The dose of exposure is important—the worse the pollution, the greater the health effects.

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This Australian behemoth is officially the largest dinosaur on the continent

Astronomers may have found the surprisingly elusive medium-sized black hole

Local languages are dying out and taking invaluable knowledge with them

The strange and ethereal bigfin squid just showed up off the coast of Australia

Australia’s horrific fires may permanently change the country’s landscape

A small coronavirus breakthrough could aid in the search for a vaccine

These adorable sharks have evolved to walk across the seafloor

This 43-mile-wide crater is 2.2 billion years old—making it Earth’s oldest meteorite impact

Heat and drought are causing feral camels to overrun communities in Australia

We know wildfire smoke affects our health, but the long-term consequences are hazy