RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome − scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease
Although there are striking differences between the cells that make up your eyes, kidneys, brain…
Mapping cemeteries for class – how students used phones and drones to help a city count its headstones
If you told me a decade ago that I’d become an expert in mapping cemeteries,…
Are video game developers using AI? Players want to know, but the rules are patchy
As with all creative industries, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been infiltrating video games. Non-generative…
Bunnings decision may open door to facial recognition surveillance free-for-all
A seemingly minor decision handed down last week by the Administrative Review Tribunal may open…
64% of 16-24-year-olds used AI in 2025 – News articles
In 2025, 63.8% of young people aged 16-24 in the EU used generative artificial intelligence…
How do scientists hunt for dark matter? A physicist explains why the mysterious substance is so hard to find
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
How magnetic fields could help solve one of the universe’s biggest mysteries
It’s well established that the universe is expanding, but there’s serious disagreement among scientists over…
Why are new tea towels worse at drying dishes than older ones?
There’s a peculiar ritual in many kitchens: reaching past the crisp, pristine tea towel hanging…
The brilliant and bizarre ways birds use their sense of smell – from natural cologne to pest control
When we think about birds, we often picture their colourful plumage: the iridescence of a…
From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics
Thousands of the world’s best athletes will flock to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy…