The universe may be lopsided – new research
The shape of the universe is not something we often think about. But my colleagues…
AI is perpetuating unrealistic body ideals, objectification and a lack of diversity — especially for athletes
What does it look like to have an “athletic body?” What does artificial intelligence think…
Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. Australia’s High Court is unlikely to agree
Reddit is asking Australia’s High Court to rule that it’s not a social media platform…
Humans could have as many as 33 senses
Stuck in front of our screens all day, we often ignore our senses beyond sound…
Novel ‘body-swap’ robot provides insights into how the brain keeps us upright
Imagine driving a car with a steering that doesn’t respond instantly and a GPS that…
Government boosts its home battery program by $5 billion. But it still has big problems
Over the weekend the federal government announced major changes to its A$2.3 billion home battery…
We discovered an ancient ‘party boat’ in the waters of Alexandria – here’s what might have happened on board
Beneath the shifting waters of Alexandria’s eastern harbour, on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, lie the drowned…
Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next
Over the course of 2025, deepfakes improved dramatically. AI-generated faces, voices and full-body performances that…
New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
As the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans…
Aging bridges are crumbling. Here’s how new technologies can help detect danger earlier
New signs of deterioration recently discovered on the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge in Montréal have spurred the…