Vaccine-skeptical mothers say bad health care experiences made them distrust the medical system
Why would a mother reject safe, potentially lifesaving vaccines for her child? Popular writing on…
Rare access to hammerhead shark embryos reveals secrets of its unique head development
Scientists very rarely get access to most sharks, the development of their young or the…
Immune cells can adapt to invading pathogens, deciding whether to fight now or prepare for the next battle
How does your immune system decide between fighting invading pathogens now or preparing to fight…
April’s eclipse will mean interruptions in solar power generation, which could strain electrical grids
During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017,…
80% of Australians think AI risk is a global priority. The government needs to step up
A new nationally representative survey has revealed Australians are deeply concerned about the risks posed…
We’re working out how to solve crimes in space – the final frontier of forensic science
Nasa’s Artemis program is scheduled to return astronauts to the Moon and establish a permanent…
Titanosaurs were the biggest land animals Earth’s ever seen − these plant-powered dinos combined reptile and mammal traits
You’re probably familiar with classic sauropod dinosaurs – the four-legged herbivores famous for their long…
A defense expert explains how they work and what they are used for
Nations around the world are rapidly developing high-energy laser weapons for military missions on land…
Our brains take rhythmic snapshots of the world as we walk – and we never knew
For decades, psychology departments around the world have studied human behaviour in darkened laboratories that…
How chronic sleep problems can lead to a spiralling decline in mental health
I’ll often lie awake until three or four in the morning, before drifting off for…