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Passport Staff Miss One In Seven Fake IDs
A study showing that one out of every seven passport checks fails questions the use of photo IDs to secure borders.
Why Bad Food Is Good For Business
Rosemary Stanton and Christina Pollard discuss the factors which make bad food so profitable and what effect this can have on our health.
A Computer Writes Its Own Fables
No longer the realm of science fiction, researchers have now taught computers to write stories.
Students Build World’s Fastest Electric Car
Sunswift's eVe has taken the title of world's fastest electric car, travelling at more than 100 km/h over 500 km on a single battery charge.
Renewables Ready To Supply All Australia’s Electricity
Professor Mark Diesendorf argues that relying fully on renewable energy is not only feasible but also cost competitive.
A New Measure Of Biodiversity
The CANAPE model unites genetic and spatial information, providing a more comprehensive understanding of biodiversity.
Tropical Fish Migration Destroying Kelp & Seagrass
Climate change-driven overgrazing of kelp and seagrass in Japanese waters has already led to the collapse of abalone fisheries.
Kangaroos Use Tail As Fifth Leg
Kangaroo tails are surprisingly powerful, providing as much force as their front and hind legs combined, study shows.
Potentially Habitable Planet Found “Nearby”
A newly discovered planet GJ 832 c receives the same average energy from the Sun as the Earth, making it potentially habitable.
