Ancient pots hold clues about how diverse diets helped herders thrive in southern Africa
The introduction of herding – a way of life which centres on keeping herds of…
Did Australia’s First Peoples domesticate dingoes? They certainly buried them with great care
Dingoes are an iconic Australian wild animal, with close links to Australia’s First Peoples throughout…
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…