Foreign interference through social media is an active threat. Here’s what Australia can do
Last week, a special Senate committee released a report on foreign interference through social media.…
Is this the protein plant of the future? New study finds ‘sweetness gene’ that makes lupins tastier
If you walk into a bar in Italy, you might be served a dish of…
Why pain is so hard to measure – and how our study of brainwaves could help
Every individual’s experience of pain is unique – but that makes it harder to treat.…
Research reveals scammers’ tactics – and how to defend against them
In the Netflix documentary “The Tinder Swindler,” victims exposed notorious con artist Simon Leviev, who…
Before developing the atomic bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer’s early work revolutionized the field of quantum chemistry – and his theory is still used today
The release of the film “Oppenheimer,” in July 2023, has renewed interest in the enigmatic…
Are we alone in the universe? 4 essential reads on potential contact with aliens
The House subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs met in July 2023…
how many scary asteroids really go past Earth every year?
Asteroids are chunks of rock left over from the formation of our Solar System. Approximately…
20% of young people who forwarded nudes say they had permission – but only 8% gave it. Why the gap?
The sending and receiving of intimate images and videos is increasingly becoming a part of…
Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago – here’s how
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go on safari in southern Africa.…
How a wrong turn led to an exciting find
I am a poor navigator. This is not an easy thing for a field geologist…