Is it aliens? Why that’s the least important question about interstellar objects
On October 29, Comet 3I/ATLAS reached its closest point to the Sun. This point, known…
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Why do giraffes have such long legs? Animal simulations reveal a surprising answer
If you’ve ever wondered why the giraffe has such a long neck, the answer seems…
‘Supervised’ self-driving cars are here – and Australia’s laws aren’t ready. Here are 3 ways to fix them
In September, US electric car maker Tesla rolled out a semi-autonomous driving feature it describes…
New Defence Housing Service to put forces families first
New standalone Defence Housing Service to put Forces First, prioritising needs of military personnel, families…
How the physics of baseball explains Blue Jay Kevin Gausman’s signature pitch
There are few sports more exciting than playoff baseball, but behind every pitch there is…
Trump’s squeeze of Venezuela goes beyond ‘Monroe doctrine’ – in ideology, intent and scale, it’s unprecedented
A massive military buildup in the Caribbean has sparked speculation that the U.S. is now…
What archaeology tells us about living and working in space
The International Space Station is one of the most remarkable achievements of the modern age.…
Defence Housing Strategy: A £9bn ‘generational renewal’ for forces family housing and 100,000 new homes on MOD land to drive growth
New government strategy to deliver ‘generational renewal’ to fix UK military housing and get Britain…
How teen friendships may predict self harm
Most of us know what it’s like to be a teenager at school – and…
President Samia Hassan’s grip on power has been shaken by unprecedented protests
In Tanzania, something snapped this year. Protests followed the 29 October 2025 elections. They are…