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Hands-on science lessons set to push students further

But for current school students in the Hunter, these types of lessons are set for a shake-up, after the launch of a new science education program which is being offered by the Newcastle Museum (operated by Newcastle City Council). The 'Museum Express' ... >> view original

Newcastle and UrbanGrowth NSW to sign MOU on urban renewal

The City of Newcastle will sign a memorandum of understanding with UrbanGrowth NSW that acknowledges the council's role in the urban renewal of Newcastle and defines how the two bodies will work to implement the state government's controversial ... >> view original

These marsupials mate to death

There is such a thing as fatal attraction, especially if you're a small mammal in Australia. Researchers have discovered "suicidally-sexed marsupials" that mate so frequently and constantly that they die, according to research released Monday from the ... >> view original

Great Barrier Reef coral four times safer in no-take fishing reserves, study shows

Discarded fishing line tangled around coral on the Great Barrier Reef. . Photograph: Joleah Lamb/James Cook University. Monica Tan · @m_onicatan. Wednesday 3 June 2015 00.32 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email · Share on ... >> view original

Large Hadron Collider is cranking up again: prepare to have your mind blown

Strap yourselves in. The last time boffins smashed particles together at the Large Hadron Collider, they discovered evidence for the long-theorised but never-before-seen Higgs boson. Now, scientists are nearly doubling the amount of energy that will smash ... >> view original

Lava from Wolf Volcano boils into ocean

Footage released on Monday by the Galapagos National Park showed spectacular images of lava flowing into the ocean as the Wolf Volcano continued its activity after erupting last week for the first time in 33 years. (June 2). AP. >> view original

Scientists account for cats' taste

Public Release: 2-Jun-2015 Cat got your tongue? New research says 'no'EurekAlert (press release) >> view original

Is it a bird? Is it a jellyfish? Is it a UFO? Picture: Caters News/Picture Media ...

A NATURE blogger was stunned when he appeared to capture a UFO on camera. Harry Perton photographed the unusual object in Groningen, the Netherlands, after he ventured out in a storm to take pictures for his blog last week. But he was stunned when ... >> view original

Noxious fish threatens Australia, scientists warn

Scientists warn a fish that can move across land and choke birds is travelling to Australia from Papua New Guinea (PNG), Xinhua news agency reported. James Cook University scientist Dr Nathan Waltham told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on ... >> view original

UNESCO "puts Australia on probation" over reef

WWF-Australia has welcomed UNESCO's draft decision on the Great Barrier Reef, but says UNESCO has "placed Australia on probation." "The Australian and Queensland governments must now deliver on their promises to better protect the Reef,” said ... >> view original