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Do aliens exist? We asked five experts to tell us what's really out there

With US government documents getting conspiracies buzzing again, we ask five space scientists: are aliens really out there?

Do aliens exist? We asked five experts to tell us what's really out there
Networks

How rain, wind, heat and other weather can impact on your internet

We look at the technical – and the social – reasons why severe weather situations can impact on how well your Internet connection is working.

How rain, wind, heat and other weather can impact on your internet
Technology

How will data make your car better? BlackBerry has some ideas

Sarah Tatsis tells us about how vehicle data and in-car information systems are evolving and how to protect the data while making it useful.

How will data make your car better? BlackBerry has some ideas
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Turning crop waste into jet fuel with AgBioEn technology

Melbourne's, AgBioEn, is working with La Trobe University and LAB3 to run trials for turning crop waste into bio diesels and jet-fuels.

Turning crop waste into jet fuel with AgBioEn technology
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NASA is heading back to Venus

The new VERITAS and DAVINCI+ missions will map our vicious neighbour and test its atmospheric chemistry before the end of the decade.

NASA is heading back to Venus
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Tasmanian devil joeys born on mainland Australia for first time in 3,000 years

Everyone's favourite Aussie beasts from below are showing signs of success in a rewilding project to help save the devils from DFTD.

Tasmanian devil joeys born on mainland Australia for first time in 3,000 years
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Charged in eight minutes

Victoria's vax booking system still on a shelf, UNSW gives seL4 a lifeline, Xiaomi's faster fast charging, plus Intel, Amazon, TCL and Xbox.

Charged in eight minutes
Media

Internet Explorer: 1995-2022

Microsoft draws the line, Google Reader is back (kind of), Twitter admits image crops were biased, and lots more in today's news round up.

Internet Explorer: 1995-2022
Networks

Type by imagining your handwriting

Tesla drops Bitcoin, Wi-Fi gets hacked, Apple fights fraud, and science helps people type just by thinking about handwriting.

Type by imagining your handwriting
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New Ultra-White paint isn't just bright, it may also help fight climate change

Scientists in the US have developed a new white paint that reflects 10-20% more sunlight. Turns out, that's a much bigger deal than it seems.

New Ultra-White paint isn't just bright, it may also help fight climate change
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NASA Ingenuity first flight on Mars: nailed it!

It was a fine time of day for Australians to tune in for NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter flight experiment livestream. And they crushed it.

NASA Ingenuity first flight on Mars: nailed it!
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Wood waste based bioplastic can be completely recycled and biodegrade

Researchers are working on a promising new material to replace plastic that's made out of wood and can completely biodegrade.

Wood waste based bioplastic can be completely recycled and biodegrade
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The Antikythera Mechanism is the ultimate ancient nerd puzzle

A new theoretical model for the Antikythera Mechanism suggests we're really close to cracking the case on this puzzling artefact!

The Antikythera Mechanism is the ultimate ancient nerd puzzle
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First flight for NASA Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, gets official date

The Ingenuity helicopter, strapped to the Mars Perseverance rover, has finally confirmed its first flight date on the red planet.

First flight for NASA Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, gets official date
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NASA and Space X agree to not smash each other's satellites

An agreement has been signed between NASA and Space X where the companies will share future satellite information to avoid crashes.

NASA and Space X agree to not smash each other's satellites
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Take sleep more seriously with a Withings Sleep Analyzer

Withings Sleep Analyzer is impressive because it tracks so much without needing to actively remember it's a thing you added to your life.

Take sleep more seriously with a Withings Sleep Analyzer
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Building the history of Korea

The humble plastic brick can allow you to build history, explore perspectives, and come to a deeper appreciation for humanity's complexity.

Building the history of Korea
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Cuttlefish join the ranks of species to pass the marshmallow test

Scientists used a modified version of the Marshmallow test to discover cuttlefish are comparable to apes in waiting for gratification.

Cuttlefish join the ranks of species to pass the marshmallow test
Media

5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science

Watch out for science deniers with these five handy tips, including how they attempt to discredit experts and spread dangerous misinformation.

5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science
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Mars Perseverance Rover Powered by 1998 iMac Processor

The brains that power the Mars Perseverance Rover are actually very old, and used to live in those colourful iMacs, but why?

Mars Perseverance Rover Powered by 1998 iMac Processor