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It used to take weeks to find any of these mysterious signals from deep in space but when the new telescope started looking it found one within days. Then another.
The “decision science” approach helps avoid unanticipated consequences of programs to bring species such as New Zealand’s little bush moa, Waitomo frog, or laughing owl back from extinction.
The populations of most Western countries report eating far less fruit and vegetables than they’re supposed to. So what’s making it so hard for us to get to the recommended ‘two and five’?
More young women and girls could be encouraged to look to a career in science thanks to the new Superstars in STEM project.
A new report predicts a boom in household solar and batteries as Australia’s electricity networks move to a more sustainable footing, with some states poised for a 500% boost in rooftop solar.
The Noril’sk nickel deposits In Russia are unique: giant volcanic eruptions 250 million years ago released colossal amounts of nickel into the atmosphere, kickstarting the Great Dying.
We have never been so connected and we are producing more data than ever before. But how can we manage our data effectively while making sure it remains safe?
Talks begin today at the United Nations to negotiate a total ban of nuclear weapons. Over 3,600 scientists have signed an open letter supporting the ban.
Kenneth Arrow, the Nobel prize winner who died last month, showed us there is no perfect voting rule. So how does his theory work?
There will be huge environmental impact if we keep using raw materials as we did in the 20th century.
We’re due to cop a hiding from the Pacific Ocean, but we don’t know when.
Research comes with risk and uncertainty so getting the right message across to the people who matter can be a challenge for scientists. A new plan out today hopes to change that.
Artificial intelligence researchers have upped the ante and developed a program that has beaten the world’s best Heads-Up No-Limit Texas Hold’em poker players.
Global emissions from fossil fuels have stalled. That puts us in the right place to keep warming below 2°C, but there’s plenty of work still to be done.
Australia’s wheat harvest has stalled over the past 26 years, and worsening weather is to blame.
Thomas Barlow is more used to writing factual reports on science innovation, so his first novel gives an entertaining insight into the science community.
After months of running in test-mode, the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder telescope is now gathering data at an incredible rate to give us a new look at how our universe works.
Tech companies are racing to create a new way of interacting with computers - artificial intelligence.
The latest survey of residents in coal seam gas regions reveals continuing lukewarm attitudes towards the industry.
Healthy eating can still be delicious! Limit dietary blowout by going into the Christmas and holiday period with a plan.

















