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Science and Technology, Environment and Energy
Dirty secrets: sediment DNA reveals a 300,000-year timeline of ancient and modern humans living in Siberia
By analysing fragments of ancient DNA that survived in cave sediments, scientists are helping illuminate some of the dark corners of our history
Science and Technology, Environment and Energy
DNA from sediment reveals epic history of Denisova Cave
Genetic analysis uncovers 300,000 years of cave occupation by ancient humans and ice age animals
Environment and Energy
The Great Barrier Reef is in danger: A call to action on climate change
The growing disconnect between Australian stewardship of the Reef and the government’s support of the fossil fuel industry has to stop
Environment and Energy
UOW researcher wins Tall Poppy Science Award
Award recognises Hamish Clarke’s outstanding research contributions to bushfire risk and climate change impacts
Science and Technology, Environment and Energy
World-first artefact dating method shows humans have lived in the shadow of the Himalayas for more than 5,000 years
A new technique suitable for dating ancient stone tools has revealed the presence of early humans on the Tibetan Plateau
Science and Technology
Past humans not the cause of island extinctions
Study finds that arrival of humans on islands often had minimal impacts on biodiversity loss