Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago – here’s how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today
It’s been 30 years since a group of scientists led by Carl Sagan found evidence…
How to watch October’s Orionids meteor shower and contemplate the wonders of the sky
Throughout the year, there are different meteor showers that all have different properties and can…
Quantum dots − a new Nobel laureate describes the development of these nanoparticles from basic research to industry application
The Nobel Prize in chemistry for 2023 goes to three scientists “for the discovery and…
Space is getting crowded with satellites and space junk. How do we avoid collisions?
Reports this week suggest a near-collision between an Australian satellite and a suspected Chinese military…
We traced a powerful radio signal to the most distant source yet – a galaxy billions of lightyears away
Every day and night, hundreds of thousands of intense, brief flashes of radiation suddenly flicker…
Rancid food smells and tastes gross − AI tools may help scientists prevent that spoilage
Have you ever bitten into a nut or a piece of chocolate, expecting a smooth,…
Rethinking education to spur student motivation – and fun
In a part of Sweden northeast of Stockholm, Nina Berglund likes trying out new ways…
Quantum computing: How they work, what they do, and where they’re heading
In June, an IBM computing executive claimed quantum computers were entering the “utility” phase, in…
Do we live in a computer simulation like in The Matrix? My proposed new law of physics backs up the idea
The simulated universe theory implies that our universe, with all its galaxies, planets and life…
Barkindji custodians near Broken Hill continue to care for ancestral dingo remains with help from archaeologists
Just as people bury their pets today, First Nations groups across south-eastern Australia often buried…