Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink
The Iranian regime’s internet shutdown, initiated on Jan. 8, 2026, has severely diminished the flow…
Early humans relied on simple stone tools for 300,000 years in a changing east African landscape
Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as…
World-first social media wargame reveals how AI bots can swing elections
On December 14 2025, a terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney Australia, leaving…
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Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities
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From bolts to blue jets, lightning comes in many strange forms
Lightning has captured people’s fascination for millennia. It’s embedded in mythology, religion and popular culture.…
Native pollinators need more support than honeybees in Australia – here’s why
Late last year, the New South Wales government announced an additional A$9.5 million in funding…
Tech giants must be held accountable for technology-assisted gender-based violence
The new image and video editing feature for xAI’s chatbot, Grok, has generated thousands of…
On with the show: AI and virtual reality step in to transform live performance
In September 2025, a stage performance with a difference took place at Porto’s Coliseum theatre…
From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space
In 2026, astronauts will travel around the Moon for the first time since the Apollo…