Scientists can’t agree on when the first animals evolved – our research hopes to end the debate
There are estimated to be nearly 8 million species of animals living today, making up…
Nasa reveals evidence of water and carbon in sample delivered to Earth from an asteroid
On September 24 this year, a Nasa capsule parachuted down to Earth carrying a precious…
Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system works well – here’s how Hamas got around it
Because of its unique national security challenges, Israel has a long history of developing highly…
Cars are a ‘privacy nightmare on wheels’. Here’s how they get away with collecting and sharing your data
Cars with internet-connected features are fast becoming all-seeing data-harvesting machines – a so-called “privacy nightmare…
How will generative AI change the way we think?
Information is a valuable commodity. And thanks to technology, there are millions of terabytes of…
Nasa’s Psyche mission is set for launch – here’s how it could unveil the interior secrets of planets
It’s unlikely to be a bad omen, but Nasa’s mission Psyche is currently due to…
A tooth that rewrites history? The discovery challenging what we knew about Neanderthals – podcast
For generations, Neanderthals have been a source of fascination for scientists. This species of ancient…
Astronomers have learned lots about the universe − but how do they study astronomical objects too distant to visit?
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft flew by Earth on Sept. 24, 2023, dropping off its sample of…
How – and why – did homosexual behaviour evolve in humans and other animals?
Since gay couples have fewer children, the high frequency of same-sex relationships in humans is…
How drone submarines are turning the seabed into a future battlefield
A 12-tonne fishing boat weighs anchor three kilometres off the port of Adelaide. A small…