Celebrating Gregor Mendel the father of genetics

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I00 million years ago, there were more species of monotreme, the egg-laying mammals such as today’s platypus and echidna at Lightning Ridge in northern NSW than anywhere else on earth, past or present.

Age of Monotremes including three new genera

David Lindenmayer reveals the ugly truth and what’s really happening in our magnificent tall forests.

Are our tall forests really being saved?

Ships which hitch a ride on small ocean currents could make big savings on fuel and reduce emissions.

Big savings possible for the world’s ships

There are no bone fragments or similar clues. But the structure of cells of ancient plants captured in charcoal is revealing the diet and lifestyle of the first Australians.

Charcoal reveals secrets of first humans in Australia

Large scale energy storage will allow users to rely on renewable energy alone. The US Department of Energy is funding research to make it a happen.

Celebrating Gregor Mendel the father of genetics

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