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Out of the pages of science fiction and into the realms of respectable science, the relatively new and interdisciplinary field of astrobiology is giving credibility to the search for life beyond Earth. Karen Pearce reports.More



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Golf Brain Abbie Thomas goes inside the golf brain to discover why golfers 'choke' under pressure. Full Story | Published 11/09/2003.

Mars - Up Close & Red Mars is currently closer to the Earth than at any time in recorded history. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get a good view of the Red Planet. Full Story | Published 21/08/2003.

Generation Eco There's a new generation of Eco Warriors out there. Young, green and innovative they're tackling environmental problems at their school and beyond. Dannielle Chun talks to a few inspiring members of Generation Eco to find out what makes them tick. Full Story | Published 14/08/2003.

The Lost Seasons It's taken over two hundred years, but science is finally acknowledging the validity of indigenous weather knowledge. Full Story | Published 14/08/2003.

Think you know the weather? Now is your chance to prove it in the national competition for National Science Week 2003 Full Story | Published 12/08/2003.

Soaring the Glory It's early morning in the Gulf Country and droplets of water are forming on the beer fridge. A Morning Glory is about to arrive much to the excitement of a group of extreme gliders. Full Story | Published 07/08/2003.

Natural Born Liars Admit it. We've all been guilty of a little lie every now and then. Where does the ability come from? And how do you tell when someone is lying to you? Full Story | Published 31/07/2003.

Why societies collapse Throughout human history, societies and civilisations have prospered and collapsed over time. The reasons, Jared Diamond argues, have lessons for our intricately interlinked planet today. Full Story | Published 17/07/2003.

Treasure Island Forget the two-headed Tasmanian jokes. Tasmania is rapidly gaining notoriety of a different kind: as one of the best locations in the world to probe the genetic causes of human diseases. In our feature, Treasure Island, Cathy Johnston speaks to a few of the genetic sleuths seeking out the roots of disease. Full Story | Published 03/07/2003.

Dirty Diesel Diesel exhaust is more carcinogenic than cigarette smoke, but isn't regulated like smoking. Rather, our tax system encourages more diesel use in our cities. Mark Horstman asks; Where's the 'Quit' campaign against dirty diesel? Full Story | Published 03/07/2003.

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