Joshua Byrd
Joshua Byrd is a software developer and data journalist for ABC News Story Lab.
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Queen Elizabeth's empire is a shadow of its former might — but its damage can't be undone
For centuries, British monarchs — including Queen Elizabeth II — ruled over vast swathes of the globe with the most powerful empire in history. Even as it has crumbled, its legacy of colonialism lives on in the countries forever changed by British imperialism.
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How dung beetles, a tiny molecule and a giant extension cord could help solve our climate mess
By Tim Leslie, Ben Spraggon, Joshua Byrd, and Annika Blau
Here's how Australia could become a renewable superpower by 2030. Sounds too good to be true? You tell us.
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Can't afford a psychologist? Here's where it all went wrong
At some point, you might need mental health support. See how your postcode influences your chances of getting it.
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Outwitting the virus — the treatments that just might do it
With no vaccine within sight, is there another way to beat coronavirus? Here's the story of the quest to find a life-saving treatment.
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The 'silver bullet' for coronavirus might one day cure cancer. So how does it work?
Hanging out for a coronavirus vaccine? Here's your three best hopes — and why they could be dashed.
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These charts track how coronavirus is spreading around the world
Coronavirus cases are still soaring around the world with well over 4 million people infected. If you've wondered how different countries compare, these charts will help.
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Eight charts reveal how Australians feel about the coronavirus crisis and Scott Morrison's response
The number of Australians frequently feeling despair has tripled since the coronavirus outbreak. But there's one positive feeling that's climbed too.
What we can learn from the countries winning the coronavirus fight
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See how coronavirus is spreading around the world — and what lessons we can take from the countries beating the virus.
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Eye in the sky: The economic impact of coronavirus is visible in satellite imagery
It may only be microscopic in size, but you can see the impact of the virus from space as cities go into lockdown and landmarks are deserted.
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The stories behind the life or death moments that defined the Australian bushfire crisis
They are the heart-stopping videos that stopped the nation and stunned the world. But who filmed them and how did their stories end?
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Here's what tourists would have seen when they arrived at White Island
When tourists entered White Island, they walked into a crater that could erupt at any time. Here's a 360-degree look at the volatile volcano.
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Climate change means the childhood you remember no longer exists
Global warming is already changing the world before our eyes — let's see what has happened in your lifetime, and what's in store for your future.
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Where did the Moon landings happen? Use our guided tour to find out
As we get ready to mark 50 years since the original Moon landing, put your headphones on and join us for a guided tour of everything you’ve ever wanted to know about our celestial neighbour.
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How do you catch something smaller than an atom that's travelled across galaxies?
Scientists in Japan are hoping 11,000 huge 'lightbulbs' in a tank deep underground will help capture clues to the origins of life. Step inside Super Kamiokande.
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Australia as 100 people: What the electorate thinks — and how they voted
If Australia were made up of just 100 people, what would they think about the big issues facing the country — and how did they vote?
Can you guess where you sit on Australia's income ladder?
Test how well you know your place on Australia's income ladder — and then find out how your salary compares to your neighbours.
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How life has changed for people your age
What's different about your life, compared to someone who was your age in the 1980s?
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This huge chart will make you feel really, really small
Humans are far outweighed by plants and many tiny things, say scientists who recently estimated the mass of all living things on the planet.
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Leadership instability might feel modern — it's actually a return to our roots
It's been 11 years since an elected prime minister served a full term. But is that a new thing?
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Chart of the day: Something has gone terribly wrong with electricity prices
Electricity prices are shooting off the charts, up more than four times the overall inflation rate over the past decade. But it wasn't always that way.
Chart of the day: Are you eating more veggies than a 3-year-old? Probably not
Data from the National Health Survey shows that we are universally terrible at eating our veggies. But toddlers are easily the best at it.
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Bitcoin is down 50 per cent, and that's not nearly the worst of it
If you invested at the start of the year in one of these cryptocurrencies, chances are you would be poorer today.
Baby it's cold outside!
December is a busy month for baby-making, but did you know that another peak in conception rates occurs just as Australia rolls around to its winter months?
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Our other live exports have a sting in the tail
You won't bee-lieve how many bees Australia has exported to Canada in the past four years.
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Will the Texas shooting prompt action on gun violence? Time is ticking
Donald Trump said the US would talk about gun laws "as time goes on". But Google search data shows that public attention moves on quickly.
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