A black hole discovery could force us to rethink how galaxies came to be
Peering deep into the infancy of the universe, the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope…
Could a couple of Thai otters have helped the UK’s otter population recover? Our study provides a hint
Otter populations crashed in Britain around the 1960s from the lethal effects of chemical pollution…
Omega-3 fatty acids are linked to better lung health, particularly in patients with pulmonary fibrosis
Omega-3 fatty acids have garnered significant interest among patients and clinicians for their potential protective…
The US just returned to the Moon after more than 50 years. How big a deal is it, really?
In the few short years since the COVID pandemic changed our world, China, Japan and…
As Varroa spreads, now is the time to fight for Australia’s honey bees – and you can help
A tiny foe threatens Australian beekeepers’ livelihood, our food supply and the national economy. First…
70% of Australians don’t feel in control of their data as companies hide behind meaningless privacy terms
Australian consumers don’t understand how companies – including data brokers – track, target and profile…
A Nasa mission that collided with an asteroid didn’t just leave a dent – it reshaped the space rock
A frequent idea in sci-fi and apocalyptic films is that of an asteroid striking Earth…
our research shows 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…
‘Swarm of one’ robot is a single machine made up of independent modules
My colleagues and I have built a robot composed of many building blocks like the…
How is snow made? An atmospheric scientist describes the journey of frozen ice crystals from clouds to the ground
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…