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Science

Twitter Documents 'Crazy' NSW Floods
Australia's severe weather conditions varied across the country, with a cyclone also affecting Western Australia.
By Reuters

Incredibly Detailed Image Of The Sun's Surface Is Here, And Frankly It Looks Delicious
Mmmmmmm, science.
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Sydney Smoke To Stick Around A Bit Longer
"We're seeing lots of lightning - in places we really don't need it," said the NSW Rural Fire Service.
By Reuters

Flood, Fire And Plague: Climate Change Blamed For Disasters
Extreme floods in Venice, fires in Australia and even an outbreak of plague in China have been attributed to climate change this week.
By Reuters

Century-Old Shipwreck Atop Niagara Falls Breaks Free, Creeps Closer To The Edge
The iron scow has been lodged near the top of Horseshoe Falls since 1918.
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Watch A Bunch Of Scientists Freak Out Over A Whale Fall On The Bottom Of The Ocean
Dinner is served, a researcher said as dozens of octopuses and fish munched on the carcass.
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Chasing The Methane Dragon That Lurks In The Deep Sea
We went into the depths of the ocean with a scientist seeking to understand how frozen gas deposits might respond in a rapidly warming world.
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What Caused The Loudest Noise Ever Heard Underwater In 1997?
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Is There A Right And Wrong Side Of Aluminium Foil?
There's a shiny and a dull side, but what does it all mean?
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This Health Food Fad Gave A Melbourne Man Cyanide Poisoning
But he still won't give up the daily ritual.
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