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The quantum internet is already being built

The quantum internet is already being built

A quantum internet could revolutionise communication, computing and basic science, and it may be only 10 year…

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Lily Serna: the division belle

Lily Serna: the division belle

Lily Serna was just five years old when, driving around the city of Jerusalem with her grandfather, she first…

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How climate change is driving extreme heatwaves

How climate change is driving extreme heatwaves

As average temperatures creep up, climate scientists spy trouble at the far end of the bell curve.

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A quantum mirage in a pool of oil

A quantum mirage in a pool of oil

An experiment with droplets of silicon oil raises tantalising questions about the foundations of quantum mech…

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Neutrino absorption spotted in Antarctic

Neutrino absorption spotted in Antarctic

Physicists have confirmed theoretical predictions that high-energy neutrinos cannot pass through the Earth.

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Abidali Mohamedali: The biologist and entrepreneur who wants to give back

Abidali Mohamedali: The biologist and entrepreneur who wants to give back

If you ask an entrepreneur about their goals you'll always get the same answer, according to Abidali Mohameda…

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A suspected bird flu case has now been found in NSW. Here’s what that means Original

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By Michael Lucy Verified, Jane Younger
| The Conversation Verified
A suspected case of H5 bird flu has been detected in a giant petrel found near Hawks Nest on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, marking the first time the virus has turned up in a wild bird in the state. Samples returned a positive result in preliminary tests, and have been sent to the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness for confirmation. The detection comes at the same time as another unconfirmed positive result in Western Australia.
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A suspected bird flu case has now been found in NSW. Here’s what that means

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By Michael Lucy Verified
| Flipboard
2 hours ago WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where he was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and property damage in his wake. He is also a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal. In June, the bellowing and …
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Birdwatching, immune responses and evolutionary mapping honoured at 2023 Eureka Prizes

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By Michael Lucy Verified
| Daily Bulletin AU Verified
Hundreds of scientists from across the country have gathered at the Australian Museum in Sydney for the presentation of the Eureka Prizes. Awarded annually since 1990, the prizes recognise outstanding contributions to science and the public understanding of science. Some highlights from this year’s ceremony were awards for one of the world’s biggest wildlife monitoring programs, a rescue project for endangered orchids, and research on how our bodies fight COVID-19.
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