Kidney stones are an annoying, painful condition that affects many of us, but it's not easy to tell when they form. A scientist who carbon dates objects for a living decided to work out the age of his kidney stone.
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Divers dig a new entrance to an ancient 30-metre-deep cave just metres from a rural road
Inside the Three Sisters cave is a "spectacular sight" but access and safety concerns have kept divers away. Recent upgrades to the site are expected to change that.
Photo shows Two people wearing diving suits inside water inside a cave.Search for humpback whale seen wrapped in rope and dragging a buoy continues
Authorities so far fail to locate a humpback whale seen entangled in rope and dragging a buoy behind it in WA's South West.
Photo shows Whale in ocean with rope wrapped around it's tailHopes for future hatchlings outside Perth as rare western swamp tortoise returns to southern home
An endangered turtle that excited wildlife carers by surviving outside its only known habitats in Perth has returned home to its birthplace and site of a relocation trial in WA's South West.
Photo shows Closeup of small turtle being held in front of grasslands.Outback amateur astronomers love spotting the 'strange stuff out here' — and only some of it is embellished
At an unassuming truck stop in outback Queensland, three men meet up for an evening of stargazing. The amateur astronomers are part of a group formed more than 30 years ago that's as much about friendship at it is about finding Saturn in the night sky.
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Photo shows Man wearing red headlamp testing astronomy equipment at duskCan farmers and the giant 'gurgling' earthworms of Gippsland coexist?
The secrets of giant earthworms that live beneath the rolling hills of eastern Victoria — where they can be heard but are rarely seen — are set to be revealed in new research.
Photo shows A photo of a thumb next to an earthworm head, covered in dirt. The worm is slightly thicker than the thumb.Boeing's troubled Starliner capsule returns to Earth empty, leaving astronauts waiting on ISS
After months of turmoil over its safety, Boeing's new space capsule departs the International Space Station and lands in New Mexico — without its astronauts.
Photo shows A squat, round white space capsule sits on sandy ground at night with a light on inside it, surrounded by golden material.Farmer invents machinery that smashes 'bejesus' out of weed seeds
Weeds cost Australia's crop farming industry around $3.3 billion dollars each year, but a home-grown invention that crushes herbicide-resistant weed seeds could make that a problem of the past.
Photo shows Long green stalks of grass in plastic pots for collecting data. In the background is blue clear sky.Hitchhiking cane toads pose threat to southern Australia
A biosecurity analyst says cane toads have travelled long distances on cars trucks to end up in places where new populations would not be welcome.
Photo shows a cane toadPrincipals weigh in over whether single-sex or co-educational schools are 'better'
When it comes to deciding between single-sex and co-education, it's a debate that invokes deeply held beliefs about which type is "better".
Photo shows a student with a blonde pony tail putting her hand upThink lullabies are just for kids? Turns out adults can use music to help fall asleep faster
Many things can influence how quickly we fall asleep. Music can help you fall asleep faster by shifting your focus and improving your mood.
Photo shows Woman laying in bed with head on white pillow has eyes closed and hands near ears. She wears earphones with cord on her chest.