Getting blasted by a bolt from the heavens usually spells the end for trees, but some species not only survive these strikes, they thrive.
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A Samoan stone tool puzzle … cracked?
Tools such as adzes have been found in the thousands in Samoa, each crafted from volcanic basalt. But without harder materials to shape these cutting tools, the question remains: how were they made?
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Weird and wonderful surprises in old books
Pages made of goat skin, bright blue inks of powdered precious stones, the occasional bubonic plague flea — we hear about some of the marvels found in books made centuries ago.
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Lab Notes: The telescope redefining the Universe
In the three years since the James Webb Space Telescope sent back its first images, it's pulled back the veil on a whole bunch of mind-blowing cosmic phenomena. So how has this $13 billion bit of kit shaped what we know about the Universe — and what is yet to come?
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The science behind weird and wonderful chip flavours
The humble crisp has come a long way since its invention more than 200 years ago.You can get them in flavours such as bolognese, cheeseburger and beef rendang … which taste uncannily like bolognese, cheeseburger, and beef rendang.So how are these complex flavours made, and how do food chemists get them tasting so close to the real deal?
The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
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