Midwives across the country say workforce shortages are taking a heavy toll on maternity staff and the families they care for. abc.net.au/news/2023-08-0…

Why is everyone sick at the moment? - Health with Dr Norman Swan abc.net.au/radionational/…

Are you missing out on the best bit of a broccoli? ab.co/43SzQ6g

Jarrod Heelan went 'cold turkey' to quit drugs after his dad died. He says a detox centre in his Geraldton hometown would help others get clean. abc.net.au/news/2023-08-0…

The red meat industry concedes it could fall short of its ambitious target, but insists it still has seven years and a solid plan to get there. ab.co/45jyeDC

ANALYSIS: Is eating a beef burger worse for your health than eating a lean grass-fed steak? And how much red meat should we really be eating? Katherine Livingstone weighs the evidence. ab.co/3s59ArY

The ethereal new images provide further insight into the life cycle of stars. abc.net.au/news/2023-08-0…

Our native fauna make some awesome calls. Many, such as the magpie, we hear everyday while others, like the koala, are less common. How many can you identify in our quiz? ab.co/3OlAWSj

Not a bear! 🏕️

Squawks, creaky doors, trills, bellows and a lot of grunts — our wildlife makes some bizarre and beguiling noises. But which one should get the shout-out as Australia's favourite animal sound?

If you want your fave to make it to the top, get voting: abc.net.au/sounds

There isn't a whole lot of consistency in Australia around what single-use plastics are being phased out and when. See what's happening in your state ab.co/3YgSNyv (via ABC Science)

Caris and Laura wanted home births, but only one was able to do it. Here's why ab.co/3q7L0Gx

With ABC Science we want to find Australia's favourite animal sound for #scienceweek this year. Head to abc.net.au/sounds to vote for yours!

Does the sound of a hoot or a croak give you joy? For Science Week, we want to know what YOUR favourite Australian animal sound is, so we're taking it to the polls 🗳️ #AusFaveAnimalSound

Vote now: abc.net.au/sounds

For those that missed it, my ABC Ockhan's Razor talk:

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SUPER happy with how this one came together, so an enormous thanks to Tegan Taylor for the opportunity to champion the spinys & get the word out!

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GOLAZO!!! ⚽

Do you know your PP from your HDPE, and your PVC from your soft plastics? Plastic recycling is a minefield, so here's how to tell what you're dealing with and which bin you should put it in. ab.co/3Y5M8qL (via ABC Science)

HIV transmission has almost been eliminated in inner Sydney, which was once an epicentre for cases in Australia.

So, what is the current state of progress in eliminating HIV entirely?

Hear from Sharon Lewin 📻📻
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