Wominjeka! ABC science reporter Jacinta Bowler chuffed to be with you again. 
 

Are you EV-curious? 
 

I know I am. I've kept the same car for almost 10 years now, and I'm hopeful the next car I buy will be an electric vehicle or EV.
 

Realistically, though, on my salary (and love of second-hand goods) I'll probably look at getting a used EV rather than a new one.
 

That brings with it a whole new set of questions, ones that I don't know the answers to, like: Will the battery die on me? How do I check if it's still in good condition? Are there any rules and regulations I can rely on?
 

Well, good news! ABC tech reporter Ellen Phiddian has done a deep dive into the second-hand EV market, with more positive results than you might think.
 

If battery monitoring isn't your thing, don't stress — this week is also a great week to be a stargazer. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will be at its best tomorrow for Australians, and there's a 50-year-old Soviet spacecraft likely to crash back to Earth around Saturday.   
 

What a time to be alive!
 

Finally, I'd be remiss if I didn't tell you to listen to this story from Lab Notes that has it all: A man who let 200 deadly snakes bite him, a new development for antivenom and a whole lot of horses.
 

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P. S. Thanks so much for your great underrated animals! I particularly like the wide variety of insects submitted — all equally underrated in my opinion. If you have any last-minute ideas, chuck us your thoughts here.
 

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The annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to peak. With dark skies, experts say this year's show is worth getting up for.

Some of the country's top scientists have been working with Indigenous rangers to access rugged parts of the Arnhem Land plateau that are rarely seen, even by traditional owners.

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