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New DNA evidence shows dingoes are almost 90% pure – and fall into eight distinct groups

Ancient and modern dingo DNA reveals eight genetically distinct groups of dingoes – and the limited influence of domestic dog genes.

14/05/2026

Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia’s tradie shortage

Even after a federal budget boost, Australia won’t have enough skilled tradespeople to work on existing homes – let alone build the new homes being promised.

14/05/2026

Who shops at farmers markets in the US?

Only about 1 in 5 of the Americans surveyed shop at farmers markets because they care a lot about food and enjoy buying, preparing and eating fresh food.

14/05/2026

Depressed mice successfully treated with smart contact lenses that zap their brains – new study

Contact lenses that treat depression? The idea is tantalising, but the science is still in its earliest stages.

14/05/2026

Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask

Landing on the Moon can disturb its environment – people are discussing how to balance those concerns with political and economic goals.

14/05/2026

Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy

Billions of years ago, a young spiral galaxy began to grow in a crowded part of the universe. It pulled in gas and small companion galaxies, slowly building up the bright central region and sweeping spiral arms we see today.

14/05/2026

The Humber region and its cities are a hub for carbon removal – here’s why

The Humber’s high output of clean energy could power direct air capture units and provide fossil-free CO₂.

14/05/2026

Pregnancy is a chance to reshape family eating habits before the baby arrives

The second trimester may be a useful time to plan simple meals, snacks and food routines for early parenthood.

14/05/2026

How the world can avoid millions going hungry when supply chains collapse

Millions more people will face hunger in the coming months if the conflict in the Middle East is not resolved soon, the UN has warned. The price of energy, which instantly affects the cost of producing and transporting food, has risen sharply due…

14/05/2026

What is ‘cycle syncing’, and how might it affect menstruation?

Reducing pain and boosting body positivity are two benefits of ‘cycle syncing’, according to social media.

14/05/2026

The high-tech shipbuilding methods that helped Vikings dominate the seas

Images of the sleek keels, elegant planks, and dragon-headed prows of Viking longships have been reproduced countless times on postcards, book covers, souvenirs and in television shows and movies.

14/05/2026

As the definition of autism expands, are we losing sight of those with the greatest needs?

Few diagnoses have broadened their diagnostic boundaries as much or as quickly as autism. This has affected those with the most profound disability.

13/05/2026

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