Eat well to age better at a biological level – new research
What matters most when it comes to healthy ageing is overall diet quality maintained consistently over time.
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The Moon was a first step, Mars will test our capabilities, but Europa is the prize
The icy moon Europa is perhaps the most tantalising destination in our solar system. Scientists have been trying for years to kickstart a mission to Jupiter’s most enigmatic moon, with very Earth-like…
Rip currents are a natural hazard along coasts – here’s how to spot them
Knowing how rip currents form and how to spot them could save your life.
Seasonal affective disorder: your eye colour might be why you have the ‘winter blues’
One study found that people with brown eyes were more susceptible to the disorder.
How to create the blackest black ever known – from nature to nanotechnology
What began as a symbol of status has become a complex technological challenge.
Hidden costs, manipulation, forced continuity: report reveals how Australian consumers are being duped online
Younger people aged 18 to 28 were more likely to be negatively impacted by manipulative designs on websites and apps.
An autumn stargazing forecast: how to make the best of our night sky
A look at the night sky forecast to motivate you to dust off your telescope for the darker nights of autumn.
Are the fish in your aquarium happy? Five things to look out for
Why an exploding aquarium in Berlin should destroy prevailing myths about the inner lives of fish.
Why is it so hard to cancel subscriptions or end ‘free’ trials? Report shows how companies trap you into paying
Most Australians have had a negative experience when trying to cancel a subscription. It’s bad business, and we need law reform to capture these shady tactics.
Daylight saving time: five tips to help you better adjust to the clock change
Time changes make many people feel tired, irritable, and unable to sleep.
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