Are we the Martians? The intriguing idea that life on Earth began on the red planet
How did life begin on Earth? While scientists have theories, they don’t yet fully understand…
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Over 16,000 dinosaur tracks discovered at a site in Bolivia
Scientists have discovered the single largest dinosaur track site in the world in Carreras Pampa,…
Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training
Occupational health training will be funded by Government for line managers in small businesses across…
The universe may be lopsided – new research
The shape of the universe is not something we often think about. But my colleagues…
Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity
Emma Johnston, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne who has died aged 52, was…
AI is perpetuating unrealistic body ideals, objectification and a lack of diversity — especially for athletes
What does it look like to have an “athletic body?” What does artificial intelligence think…
Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication
Naloxone to be made accessible at homeless shelters and to the public in emergencies Government…
Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. Australia’s High Court is unlikely to agree
Reddit is asking Australia’s High Court to rule that it’s not a social media platform…
5 lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists
Ancient scientists can be easy to dismiss. Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus, often described as…
Humans could have as many as 33 senses
Stuck in front of our screens all day, we often ignore our senses beyond sound…