What were dingoes like before the European invasion? Centuries-old DNA reveals a surprising history
For at least 3,500 years, dingoes have been Australia’s top terrestrial predator. And in current…
What happens when matter is squashed to the brink of collapse? We weighed a neutron star to help NASA find out
Neutron stars are some of the most extreme objects in the universe. Formed from the…
SpaceX space junk crashed onto Saskatchewan farmland, highlighting a potential impending disaster
In late April, farmers in Saskatchewan stumbled upon spacecraft fragments while preparing their fields for…
Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet’s interior
Of the more than 74,000 known meteorites – rocks that fall to Earth from asteroids…
Did plague really decimate Neolithic farmers 5,200 years ago, as a new study suggests?
Around 5,200 years ago, plague was not just present but common in six generations of…
Junk food is promoted online to appeal to kids and target young men, our study shows
The Australian government has been investigating whether we should ban unhealthy food advertising online, and…
Supermassive black holes have masses of more than a million suns – but their growth has slowed as the universe has aged
Black holes are remarkable astronomical objects with gravity so strong that nothing, not even light,…
Storytelling strategies make communication about science more compelling
As a science communication scholar, I’ve always supported vaccination and trusted medical experts – and…
Why an ‘AI health coach’ won’t solve the world’s chronic disease problems
Last week, two big names in the artificial intelligence (AI) and wellness industries announced a…
World-first study decodes the DNA structure of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth sample
In a world-first study, we have revealed and analysed remarkably preserved fragments of ancient DNA…