Australia risks falling behind allies on research security. Will it take a spy scandal in our universities to catch up?
Late last year, a PhD student named Yuekang Li was refused a study visa to…
Tiny water-walking bugs provide scientists with insights on how microplastics are pushed underwater
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can cause big problems when they enter the water…
Drone-zapping laser weapons now effective (and cheap) reality
A single burst of light is precisely aimed at a tiny drone flying at breakneck…
Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that
The journey of aging brings with it an unavoidable reality for many: an increased accumulation…
Why do people have different tastes in music? A music education expert explains why some songs are universally liked, while others aren’t
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
The Solar System used to have nine planets. Maybe it still does? Here’s your catch-up on space today
Some of us remember August 24 2006 like it was yesterday. It was the day…
Japan is now the 5th country to land on the Moon – the technology used will lend itself to future lunar missions
Japan landed its Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon, or SLIM, craft on the surface…
I’m an artist using scientific data as an artistic medium − here’s how I make meaning
As an artist working across media, I’ve used everything from thread to my voice to…
User experience was the innovation that launched a technology revolution
Technology innovation requires solving hard technical problems, right? Well, yes. And no. As the Apple…
Face recognition technology follows a long analog history of surveillance and control based on identifying physical features
American Amara Majeed was accused of terrorism by the Sri Lankan police in 2019. Robert…