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OPINION: Can We Colonize The Moon?

Prof. Leonhard Bernold at the University of New South Wales discusses whether we have the technological know-how to colonize the moon.

Millennium Development Goal Drinking Water Target Met

The world has met the Millennium Development Goal target of halving the proportion of people without access to safe drinking water, says UNICEF and WHO.

In the Lab

Giant Prehistoric Fossilized Fleas Found From Mesozoic Era Of China

We are all familiar with modern day fleas that bite and feed on our pet pooches, but it seems that millions of years ago, dinosaurs faced the same problem, only a much bigger one.

Features

Doctor, Doctor: Why So Few Scientists In Top Government Jobs?

Given the importance of science and technology to modern life, two Australian scientists are questioning the lack of scientists in leading governmental positions.

In the Lab

People Donate To Charity After ‘Life Changing Moments,’ Study

A new Australian study has found that people give and set up charitable trusts in response to a single tipping point or catalyst in their lives, such as a windfall or life crisis.

Academia

Australian Universities Losing Their Appeal In ‘Asian Century’

Justin Norrie writes that the “comprehensive failure” of Australian universities to engage with Asia is rapidly unraveling their appeal to the biggest market of international students.

In the Lab

Asian Honey Bees Defend Colony By Teaming Up & Shaking Their Bellies

Asian honey bee guards exhibit a peculiar behavior whenever a predator is around – they band together and “shake” their abdomens from side to side for a few seconds.

Academia

Asian Research Network Launched In Seoul To Strengthen R&D Across Asia

Scientists at Hanyang University of Korea and RIKEN of Japan are launching the Asian Research Network in Seoul to strengthen R&D cooperation across Asia.

Happy Chinese New Year! Consumers Urged To Be Selective During New Year Festivities

Happy Chinese New Year! Consumers are urged to be especially vigilant in the lead up to Chinese New Year to minimize their consumption of threatened wildlife species.

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