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Deep ocean trenches - considered the most remote places in the world - have levels of toxic, industrial chemicals 50 times higher than a highly polluted river system in China, an analysis of tiny deep-sea animals has found.

The Deepest Ocean Trenches Contain High Levels of Pollution

The chance discovery of a rock shelter in the Flinders Ranges has unearthed one of the most important prehistoric sites in Australia.

Toilet Break Discovery Rewrites Aboriginal History

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Earth & Conservation

A new species of giant long-necked dinosaur revealed today sheds light on the likely origin of Australian sauropods.

New Aussie Dinosaur Was Half a Basketball Court Long

Bandicoots on the island state of Tasmania fail to recognize dogs as a threat, despite co-existing with the domesticated predator for 200 years, a new study shows.

Tasmania Bandicoots Still Haven't Learned to Fear Dogs

Solar-Powered 'Band Aids' Offer Flexible Energy

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Just as canaries once warned miners of the lack of oxygen, an iconic shorebird that migrates from Siberia to West Africa is sending warning signals about the impact of climate change on the planet.

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The Deepest Ocean Trenches Contain High Levels of Pollution

Toxic industrial chemicals found well below the surface challenge the belief that the deep sea is largely free of human contamination.

Toilet Break Discovery Rewrites Aboriginal History

Thanks to a man who needed to go, scientists learn that humans first settled Australia's dry interior 10,000 years earlier than previously thought.

New Aussie Dinosaur Was Half a Basketball Court Long

The long-necked giant belonged to a branch of dinos that were the largest land animals ever.

Tasmania Bandicoots Still Haven't Learned to Fear Dogs

The marsupials don't see the canine predators as a threat, even after living with them for two centuries, new research shows.

Solar-Powered 'Band Aids' Offer Flexible Energy

Stretchy batteries and solar cells take wearable technology to next level.

Arctic Bird Shrinking as Planet Warms

An iconic shorebird that migrates from Siberia to West Africa is sending warning signals about the impact of climate change on the planet.