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A recent study published in Royal Society Open Science has revealed that fluorescence, or the ability to “glow” under ultraviolet (UV) light, is extremely common among mammals. The researchers examined various mammal species to determine the prevalence of fluorescence and to confirm that it was indeed fluorescence and not another phenomenon. They also investigated whether…

New research suggests that dinosaurs, despite their reputation as slow and sluggish creatures, were actually warm-blooded and highly active. The study focused on the energy usage of a species of dinosaur called Maiasaura as it grew to adulthood. The results, published in the journal Paleobiology, revealed that Maiasaura had the ability to consume large amounts…

The brain is an incredible evolutionary feat that allows animals, including humans, to adapt and thrive in unpredictable environments. Learning, in particular, has proven to be crucial for a good life. However, what about organisms that lack a brain? From jellyfish and corals to plants, fungi, and bacteria, the pressure to survive and reproduce is…

Astronomers are still trying to unravel the mystery of fast radio bursts (FRBs), intense flashes of radio waves from space that last only a fraction of a second but release as much energy as the Sun does in a few years. With over 50 potential theories to explain their origin, researchers are looking for ways…

Imagine this scenario: you’re driving along the beautiful Great Ocean Road in your new electric vehicle (EV), enjoying the ocean view and the wind in your hair. However, what if I told you that this peaceful drive could quickly turn into a nightmare with the smell of something burning in the air? In Australia, we…

The rise of generative AI is causing a significant impact on creative jobs, leading to concerns among creative professionals. The Writers Guild of America strike has highlighted the guild’s demand for AI to be used solely as a research tool rather than a replacement for its members. While AI tools like Anthropic’s chatbot Claude and…

The science of consciousness is a challenging field, plagued by philosophical complexities and a lack of experimental evidence. However, a recent head-to-head experimental competition between two rival theories at the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness meeting in June garnered significant attention. The results were inconclusive, with some supporting integrated information theory and others…

Food waste is a major global issue, with approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food wasted each year. In Australia alone, around 7.6 million tonnes of food is wasted annually, costing the economy approximately A$36.6 billion. However, a recent study published in Bioresource Technology Reports has discovered a way to utilize food waste to create nanocellulose,…

The study of complex systems presents a challenge for scientists trying to understand the interactions between different components. Researchers have developed numerous methods for studying these interactions, but determining which method is most suitable for a specific system can be difficult. In a recent study published in Nature Computational Science, scientists have developed a unified…

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has successfully returned a small black capsule containing the largest ever sample of dust and rock from an asteroid. The seven-year mission involved orbiting the near-Earth asteroid Bennu for two and a half years to study its surface and properties. By analyzing these samples, scientists hope to gain insights into the origins…

The internet is maturing as it reaches its 30th anniversary. While its origins can be traced back to the 1960s, the internet as we know it today became popular in the 1990s, with 99% of Australians now using it for various purposes such as communication, information retrieval, and entertainment. This year marks several significant milestones…

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or a new member of our crew of misfits, you know we’re all about empowering bootstrapped SaaS entrepreneurs. For nearly a decade, we’ve been fueling the permissionless entrepreneurship movement that’s gripped founders worldwide – and we’re nowhere close to finished. Our next big leap is coming, and you won’t want…

TinySeed is a year-long, remote accelerator designed for early-stage SaaS founders. Our program is designed to help founders with a revenue-generating SaaS optimize product-market fit and grow faster. In this livestream, the TinySeed team (Rob Walling, Tracy Osborn, and Alex McQuade) answers questions from the audience about the application process. Fall 2023 applications are open…

The way we interact with pets has undergone significant changes in recent years. The number of pet owners has reached an all-time high, with a recent survey revealing that 69% of Australian households have at least one pet. Australians spend approximately A$33 billion annually on caring for their beloved pets. While owning a pet has…

In 1900, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen. However, 22 years prior to this, Carter had opened another tomb in the Valley of the Kings called tomb KV42. In this tomb, he found the remains of a noblewoman named Senetnay, who died around 1450 BCE. Recently, a French perfumer has managed to…