Billions of cicadas are emerging, from Cape Cod to north Georgia – here’s how and why we map them
If they’re in your area, you’ll know it from their loud droning, chirping and buzzing…
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Faster cancer treatment thanks to new radiotherapy machines
Cutting-edge machines will cut waiting times and help 4,500 more patients get treatment faster Upgraded…
A decade after the release of ‘The Martian’ and a decade out from the world it envisions, a planetary scientist checks in on real-life Mars exploration
Andy Weir’s bestselling story “The Martian” predicts that by 2035 NASA will have landed humans…
Labor women make history by overtaking men in cabinet. So is the job done?
The Albanese government has achieved a striking gender equality milestone following its election for a…
Boredom gets a bad rap. But science says it can actually be good for us
We have all experienced boredom – that feeling of waning interest or decreased mental stimulation.…
‘Get on and Build’ Deputy Prime Minister urges housebuilders
Councils will get new powers to keep housebuilders on track to ensure they play their…
Can cats drink milk? Despite the stereotypes, it’s actually a bad idea
Cats have a long history with humans, going back more than 9,000 years. Attracted to…
how west Africa’s deadly jihadists get the money they need to survive
The west Africa–Sahel region has seen a proliferation of militant Islamist groups since the 1990s.…
From furry friends to fish, turning up the heat helps animals fight germs − how Mother Nature’s cure offers humans a lesson on fever
Why do people get fevers when we get sick? It’s a common misconception that pathogens,…
Tradwives and the Rise of Right-Wing Nostalgia
They cook and bake, clean, and set the table for their husbands – and millions…