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At AusBiz, science is one of our favourite sectors. Our writers cover everything from new discoveries in health, tech, and the environment, to interviews with scientists, historians and academics from Australia’s top universities.

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How ancient ice sheets on the other side of the Earth shaped Australia’s climate

Scientists have discovered that, tens of thousands of years ago, ice sheets in present-day Canada could have influenced the climate in Australia.
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Frontline guardians: inside the small volunteer hub, Esperance Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary

Esperance Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary shows how regional communities are protecting Australia’s native wildlife.
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The marker in your blood that could protect you from lung cancer 

Scientists have identified proteins in the blood that could be key to stopping lung cancer in its tracks, years before diagnosis.
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Decarbonising steel for a greener future

The CSIRO is employing new technologies to decarbonise steel production for reduced carbon emissions.
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Back pain in the workplace and managing productivity

Back pain is going from acute to chronic because men are not seeking help. Here’s how employers should support their spinal health.
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Understanding the Twelve Apostles

The formation of Australia’s iconic Twelve Apostles could lead to answers around climate, sea levels and ocean conditions.
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Children are being served junk food ads in games

Australian children are being exposed to junk food marketing through online gaming platforms, despite efforts to limit harmful advertising.
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The buzz over the maths skills of honeybees

New research confirms that honeybees can assess and understand numbers, with important implications for future studies.
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Ancient marine amphibians rediscovered in Australia

The re-examination of a fossil first identified in WA in the 1960s has offered new insight into ancient marine amphibians.
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Understanding Australia’s unique panic buying phenomenon

With panic buying once again surging in Australia, we unpack the psychology behind this strange cultural phenomenon.
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