Melissa Caddick mystery shows we need more research of a rare kind – marine forensics
The disappearance of 49-year-old Melissa Caddick in November 2020 captured Australia’s attention. At the time,…
Searching for a female partner for the world’s ‘loneliest’ plant
“Surely this is the most solitary organism in the world,” wrote palaeontologist Richard Fortey in…
Supreme Court justices secretly recorded – the legal issues and what they mean for the rest of us
Posing as a “Christian conservative” at the Supreme Court Historical Society’s members-only, black-tie gala, liberal…
Space weather forecasting needs an upgrade to protect future Artemis astronauts
NASA has set its sights on the Moon, aiming to send astronauts back to the…
How TikTok users experience news there and what they think
TikTok is an increasingly popular source of news for Americans – particularly young adults. A…
How Americans Navigate Politics on TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram
The experiences and views of each site’s users – from how much political content they…
Electronics made of wood and paper
To develop eco-friendly electronics such as sensors and circuit boards, Dr Valerio Beni is following…
Why doesn’t water help with spicy food? What about milk or beer?
Spicy foods taste spicy because they contain a family of compounds called capsaicinoids. Capsaicin is…
South Australia’s enigmatic pink sand was born in ice-covered Antarctic mountains, new research shows
In parts of South Australia, long stretches of beach are often blanketed in large patches…
How Facebook users view, experience the platform
It’s been two decades since Facebook first launched in 2004. Since then, the company has…