Brain-like chips are boosting computers and battling cybercrime
To prevent smart household devices from being hacked, researchers are developing ultra-fast, energy-efficient brain-like chips…
Starlink is transforming Pacific internet access – but in some countries it’s still illegal
In the past few years, Starlink’s satellite internet service has become available across much of…
Animals can’t talk like humans do – here’s why the hunt for their languages has left us empty-handed
Why do humans have language and other animals apparently don’t? It’s one of the most…
If people stopped having babies, how long would it be before humans were all gone?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Your brain learns from rejection − here’s how it becomes your compass for connection
Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn’t invite you, or that…
E-bikes and e-scooters are popular – but dangerous. A transport expert explains how to make them safer
Last weekend a pedestrian in Perth tragically died after being struck by an e-scooter. This…
2-million-year-old pitted teeth from our ancient relatives reveal secrets about human evolution
The enamel that forms the outer layer of our teeth might seem like an unlikely…
Beyond de-extinction and dire wolves, gene editing can help today’s endangered species
Have you been hearing about the dire wolf lately? Maybe you saw a massive white…
The proposed Strong Borders Act gives police new invasive search powers that may breach Charter rights
The new Liberal government has tabled its first bill in Parliament, the Strong Borders Act,…
‘Godfather of AI’ now fears it’s unsafe. He has a plan to rein it in
This week the US Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed two men suspected of bombing a…