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The mysterious Pilostyles is a plant within a plant

  • Written by: Steve Wylie, Molecular virology, virus ecology and evolution, metagenomics, symbiosis, Murdoch University
The mysterious Pilostyles is a plant within a plantPilostyles are only visible when their fruit and flowers erupt out of their host plants. The Conversation/Wikipedia

In 1946, forestry officer Charles Hamilton found something unusual on a shrubby native pea plant growing in Mundaring, near Perth. The pea had strange knobs on its stems, which looked like odd (and very un-pea-like) flowers.

When he...

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The US plan for a Space Force risks escalating a 'space arms race'

  • Written by: Steven Freeland, Dean, School of Law and Professor of International Law, Western Sydney University
The US plan for a Space Force risks escalating a 'space arms race'The US wants a 'Space Force' to be the sixth branch of the US military.Shutterstock/Carlos Romero

United States Vice President Mike Pence has confirmed overnight plans to create a “Space Force” as the sixth branch of the US military.

He repeated comments from President Donald Trump, who had said that “American dominance in space&rdq...

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Jupiter's magnetic fields may stop its wind bands from going deep into the gas giant

  • Written by: Navid Constantinou, Research fellow and researcher in climate and fluid physics, Australian National University
Jupiter's magnetic fields may stop its wind bands from going deep into the gas giantThe colorful cloud belts dominate Jupiter’s southern hemisphere in this image captured by NASA’s Juno spacecraft.NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Kevin M. Gill

One of the most striking features of Jupiter – a gaseous giant with no solid surface – is the coloured bands that encircle the planet.

These bands are so large and distinct...

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Inquiry finds Husar behaved badly to staff but dismisses allegations of lewd conduct

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

The inquiry into Labor MP Emma Husar’s conduct has upheld complaints that she behaved unreasonably towards her staff, but rejected claims of lewd conduct and misleading the parliament.

These are the central findings of the independent assessment by barrister John Whelan, commissioned by the NSW Labor party. The party said the legal advice,...

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  3. Hackers cause most data breaches, but accidents by normal people aren't far behind
  4. Michelle Grattan on Emma Husar, Barnaby Joyce and the NEG
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  6. A strong immune system helps ward off colds and flus, but it's not the only factor
  7. relishing competence or seeking a challenge?
  8. I Used To Be Normal's tribute to boyband fangirls is unexpectedly affecting
  9. People power is finally making the gig economy fairer
  10. The Meg is a horror story but our treatment of sharks is scarier
  11. What's your state's position at the crucial National Energy Guarantee meeting?
  12. how have your family's fortunes changed? Use this drag-and-drop tool to find out
  13. is the economy getting stronger? The RBA says 'time will tell'
  14. Australian media are playing a dangerous game using racism as currency
  15. why Fed Square deserves protection
  16. A disappointing earring, and the world's hottest rock: zirconia
  17. Disabled teens suffering the mental health effects of bullying
  18. Dieting after birth can make mum's self esteem worse
  19. Turnbull is trying to turn Emma Husar story into a Bill Shorten narrative
  20. Trump’s ratings held up by US economy; Australian polls steady
  21. Why are the volcanoes on Earth active, but the ones on Mars are not?
  22. Trees are made of human breath
  23. Why young women say no to rural Australia
  24. Paying an extra $150 million a year to protect growers? That's bananas!
  25. GetUp! on the impact of US corporate tax cuts on wages
  26. Button batteries kill. Here's how we can prevent needless child deaths from battery ingestion
  27. or, the case against trigger warnings
  28. they aren't all blue, and mining them requires luck plus labour
  29. To help drought-affected farmers, we need to support them in good times as well as bad
  30. Our workplaces are filthy and it's costing us all
  31. Why some veterans feel alienated on campus and how universities can help
  32. How 'Big History' can save the world
  33. Victoria suggests federal government should legislate on emissions while NEG talks continue
  34. Emma Husar falls on her sword
  35. Terry Gilliam's long-awaited cinematic feat keeps Don Quixote's idealistic spirit alive
  36. After devastating earthquakes, Indonesia must embrace radical change
  37. Barnaby Joyce at his provocative best
  38. Embedding regulators in banks can help change cultures of wrongdoing, despite the risks
  39. Using My Health Record data for research could save lives, but we must ensure it's ethical
  40. Education, not restriction, is key to reducing harm from offshore gambling
  41. Have you had your diphtheria vaccines? Here's why it matters
  42. How many dinosaurs in total lived on Earth during all periods?
  43. Stroke, cancer and other chronic diseases more likely for those with poor mental health
  44. Only with urgent change can Australia's mobile networks meet our voracious demand for data
  45. Unique pollen signatures in Australian honey could help tackle a counterfeit industry
  46. Giants: why we needed them
  47. In a year of takeover defences, what impacts do these tactics have on shareholders?
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