Double Helix
The troubling issue of 'black boxes' in cars.
There is a little man in a box under your car's seat. His name is Ed and he records your driving habits for the police. Welcome to the real-life Big Brother that could become our reality. read article »
The WA government's plans to build two new island ports in Cockburn would simply be disastrous for the environmental health of the area, a leading environmental expert has told 3rd Degree. read article »
Chocolate lovers listen up! Now there's a reason for you to indulge in chocolates. No, not milk chocolates, but rich, dark chocolates,full of yummy flavanols. read article »
True Polar Wander. A term that, until recently, I was totally unfamiliar with. You can't look it up in the dictionary, it's not there. I've looked. However, a trawl of Google will reveal some almost incomprehensible sites that are passionate about this little known aspect of geological science.
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Think medical abortions weren’t available in Australia? Think again. Whilst the RU486 abortion pill debate rages across Australia, Marie Stopes International has taken matters into its own hands. Ellise Daniel investigates. read article »
Recycling sewage into a potable source of drinking water could be the answer to Western Australia's rapidly diminishing water supplies, but only if the people are willing. Dominic Pearce takes a look at both the technical and social sides of water recycling facilities. read article »
Researchers from Brazil have discovered that fungi is what gives coffee, the world's most consumed drink, its unique taste. read article »
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