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MAY 2008
FEATURES
Emu Dreaming
The Milky Way and other heavenly bodies have been inspiration for a rich aboriginal culture that “westerners” should appreciate as bridges towards mutual understanding and reconciliation.
Just Add Water
Semiconductor research has uncovered a means of untapping hydrogen energy.
Ancient Asia Unearthed
A new project to understand how ancient cultures travelled and settled southern Asia has uncovered a particularly compassionate and inclusive late Stone Age community in northern Vietnam.
Noise May Be Music to Bionic Ears
Bionic ear implants could be improved by introducing noise to mimic biological unpredictability.
The Acid Test
Carbon dioxide emissions are being absorbed by the oceans, making them more acidic. How long can corals survive?
Heat Shock
With fears that coral bleaching may become more widespread as climate change warms the oceans, scientists are determining which genes are switched on when corals become stressed by high water temperatures.
False Hope for Breast Cancer?
Widespread rejoice that a cure for breast cancer may be imminent may be premature given the “king pin” gene’s other vital roles.
Cars Are Doomed
What are the options to turn around our transport and energy systems in time to meet long-term greenhouse targets?
reminiSCIENCE
Salt & Mind
Professor Derek Denton’s unravelling of the profound role that common salt plays in the body led him to study the origins of consciousness. Raising funds was an equal challenge.
conSCIENCE
Make a Stand for Good Science
Scientists must work harder at making the public aware of the stark difference between good science and denialist spin.
BROWSE
Smart Sleeve Makes Practice Perfect
Sperm Separator Improves IVF Prospects
Hobbits Were Not Cretins
Technology Creates Crude Oil from Waste
UltraBattery Brings Hybrid Vehicles Closer
Breast Cancers Put to Sleep
Platypus Evolution Was Slowest of Mammals
Molecule Signals Diabetes Danger
Jelly Genes Fit for a Queen
Report Damns Australia’s Environmental Performance
Missing Link in Sydney Harbour
Fish Nets Don’t Favour the Brave
Testosterone May Prevent Female Dementia
Glasses Don’t Maketh the Nerd
Bad News for Murray’s Mouth
Stretching Explains Asian Seismic Activity
The Physics is Right
Ravens Fail as Virus Warning