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…
What happens when we outsource boring but important work to AI? Research shows we forget how to do it ourselves
In 2009, an Air France jet crashed into the ocean, leaving no survivors. The plane’s…
So, you’ve been scammed by a deepfake. What can you do?
Earlier this month, a Hong Kong company lost HK$200 million (A$40 million) in a deepfake…
The potential and pitfalls of diagnosis by app
If health is a fundamental human right, health-care delivery must be improved globally to achieve…
Your smart watch isn’t a medical device – but it is tracking all your health data
For millions of people, smartwatches aren’t just a piece of technology. They can use them…
How governments handle data matters for inclusion
Governments increasingly rely on large amounts of data to provide services ranging from mobility and…
Destruction seen from space – via radar
As soldiers and citizens provide information from the front lines and affected areas of the…