What is a sonar pulse and how can it injure humans under water?
Over the weekend, the Australian government revealed that last Tuesday its navy divers had sustained…
How can you define a ‘drug’? Nobody really knows
What’s a medical drug? Ask someone on the street and they’re likely to tell you…
TikTok has a startling amount of sexual content – and it’s way too easy for children to access
Explicit content has long been a feature of the internet and social media, and young…
9 facts about bullying in the U.S.
Many U.S. children have experienced bullying, whether online or in person. This has prompted discussions…
Earthrise: historian uncovers the true origins of the ‘image of the century’
The restored image of Earthrise. A high quality black and white image was coloured using…
Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − here’s the biochemistry of how to maximize the benefits
While people usually think first about the turkey or the ham during holiday meals, the…
What is quantum advantage? A quantum computing scientist explains an approaching milestone marking the arrival of extremely powerful computers
Quantum advantage is the milestone the field of quantum computing is fervently working toward, where…
Forget ‘Man the Hunter’ – physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labor in prehistoric times
Prehistoric men hunted; prehistoric women gathered. At least this is the standard narrative written by…
What is LockBit, the cybercrime gang hacking some of the world’s largest organisations?
While ransomware incidents have been occurring for more than 30 years, only in the last…
Giant eagles and scavenging vultures shared the skies of ancient Australia
Today, Australia is home to 17 species of hawks and eagles. But the fossil record…