Their distinctive stripes made Purnululu world famous and have helped the striking sandstone formations survive for…
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Most couples are less satisfied when the woman earns more
Women are now the main earners in about one in four Australian households. This increase in…
'Vacancies' crystal defects key to improved design of lightweight aluminium alloys
Monash University researchers in Australia have used a combination of atomic-scale imaging and simulations to improve…
Undercompressive shocks proposed to explain 'tears of wine' phenomenon
A small team of researchers at the University of California has developed a theory to explain…
Measuring variations of an atom's chemical reactivity through its chemical bonds
A team of researchers from the University of Regensburg and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich has developed a way…
Study reveals grasshopper declines associated with declines in quality of prairie grasses
A University of Oklahoma-led study shows that grasshopper numbers have declined over 30% in a Kansas…
Caught in a spin: Spiral vortex streamlines delivery of nanomaterials into cells
The membrane surrounding cells acts as a selective barrier, cradling and protecting the cell’s contents from…
Study determines fundamental parameters of four open clusters
Using data from various astronomical surveys, a team of researchers from China and India has investigated…
Urban trees could cut extreme heat by up to 6 degrees
Australia just experienced the second-warmest summer on record, with 2019 being the hottest year. Summer temperatures…
It's official: The last five years were the warmest ever recorded
The World Meteorological Organisation today published a definitive climate report card showing concentrations of greenhouse gases…