In the first of many small steps, the first Moon-bound Artemis spacecraft is out on the launch pad for a series of tests.
Our national leaders have signalled the importance of mining and refining critical minerals in Australia. What are these resources, and what’s at stake?
A “business as usual” approach failed to deliver vaccines to many that needed them most.
Our precious biodiversity is disappearing before we can even put a name to it.
It’s a multi-million-dollar project, and the best chance yet to bring the Tasmanian tiger back from the abyss. Could de-extinction become a reality? And should it?
How can we go about quantifying the amount of protein removed from our oceans? And what does it tell us about our reliance on seafood, and the possibility of sustainable fishing into the future?
Airbus to test zero-emissions aircraft, but how does it work?
What’s in a name? When it comes to conservation priorities, potentially a plant’s very survival.
As storms batters the east coast, is this what our future looks like?
As well as providing vital insights into the risks from future earthquakes, Australia’s most sophisticated seismic network, run by Melbourne University, may also have a role to play in climate change mitigation. Read the full article in The Saturday Paper here.
I chat with Zara about the week’s science news.
I join Cosmos journalists Lauren Fuge and Ellen Phiddian to talk about the week in science.
I join Cosmos journalists Lauren Fuge and Matilda Handsley-Davis to talk about the week in science.
I join Cosmos journalists Ellen Phiddian and Jamie Priest to talk about the week in science.
Genetic risk variant for severe COVID-19 actually protects against HIV.
But how does it work, and how soon can we use it?
The colour of hydrogen is a source of heated discussion and debate, but hydrogen’s rainbow is anything but clear cut.
There is, there isn’t, there is, there isn’t… what’s the deal with liquid water on the red planet?
This new world record was no flash in a pan.
How can we be so specific about an event so far in the past?
More like cousin of Omicron, it seems. But how worried do we need to be?
Russian cemetery provides a glimpse into a society’s response to a mini-Ice Age.
What to make of a newly discovered pulsing radiation source?
Breakthrough Australian research is a major advance in quantum computing.
There may be earlier remains of modern humans – but science is certain about these ones.
Immunity can vary between individuals. But the sooner you can boost, the better.
New technology shows the promise of an energy revolution.
New theory on the origins of life is a gas.
Researchers are starting to use AI to develop and test abstract mathematical theorems – with surprisingly creative results.
Persistent human-made debris is providing pelagic habitat for some coastal species. What happens if they make landfall someplace new?
It appears our early ancestors were more diverse than we thought, and co-existed with each other.
UN passes proposal to discuss new space laws as countries flex their cosmic muscles.
Researchers identify key genes that help hardy shrubs adapt to the Atacama desert.
Species dying out as waterways trickle to a stop in the jarrah forests.
Six-million-year-old Cretan footprints challenge beliefs about human evolution
Species dying out as waterways trickle to a stop in the jarrah forests.
There’s more evidence – if any were needed – to underline the importance of correct diagnosis for endometriosis.
New research reveals some of the last practitioners of an archaic human culture.
The AUKUS submarine deal has re-ignited debate around nuclear power. What are the pros and cons?
Dogged archaeologists continue to make discoveries that extend knowledge of early human history in this part of the world.
Population genetics and machine learning draw timelines on Pacific Island migrations.
With Australia’s first cryogenics facility set to open this year, will human cryopreservation ever be a reality?
The state will phase out native forest logging by 2024 – so is this decision backed by science?
An interview with Meecham Philpott of ABC Tropical North about Space-X, satellites and the legality of putting things into orbit.
Competing interests are vying for the resources of WA’s magnificent Martuwarra (Fitzroy) River system, while Traditional Owners sound the alarm.
Illegal trade bust reveals a remarkable specimen of a ground-dwelling pterosaur.
Genomic clues from the grave of an ancient ‘princess’ reveal a vanished people.
A green-future wealth that could stabilise Afghanistan for decades lies trapped by the country’s past.
New research shows just how much the 1987 Montreal Protocol has protected the planet.
A new way to manipulate spin qubits – and hasten the arrival of the quantum computer.
It’s certain that rising sea levels are due to anthropogenic climate change, but the effects are not felt equally. Low-lying communities across Australia and the Pacific are already gasping for air – if action isn’t taken, some islands – and entire nations – could slip beneath the waves.
The mammoth covered enough of Alaska’s ranging wilds to circle the Earth twice over – in only 28 years
3M State of Science Index shows Aussies have deep trust in science and scientists
A looted relic is finally returned to its rightful place, but the problem is enormous.
137 full genomes from eight Middle-Eastern populations reveals links to agriculture
Sales of complementary medicines have been driven up by COVID fears, but Immune-boosting claims for them are doing more harm than good.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has said that his Starlink satellite-based internet will be able to connect anyone, anywhere – except the polar regions – by August of this year. Musk’s floating head made the extraordinary promise via video call at the 2021 Mobile World Congress (an annual mobile communications trade show) in early July. Starlink, a […]
Ahead of World Environment Day, Amalyah Hart explores legal ‘rights of nature’.
Rapid and drastic melting last summer of the area predicted to be the Arctic’s final refuge of ice has been pinned to unusual meteorological conditions and climate change, with scientists suggesting the ‘Last Ice Area’ (LIA) is more vulnerable than previously thought. The LIA is a region north of Greenland and Ellesmere Island in the […]
Between November 2019 and March 2020, the star Betelgeuse – the second closest red supergiant to Earth, and a star that’s slowly pulsing towards the end of its lifespan – dimmed visibly, sparking global speculation about the cause. For many in the astronomical community, it was thought at first that Betelgeuse might be about to supernova – […]
American biotech company Novavax announced yesterday that their COVID-19 vaccine PREVENT-19 demonstrated 90% overall efficacy in its phase 3 trial, and provides 100% protection against moderate and severe disease. The phase 3 trial showed PREVENT-19 had high efficacy (90.3%) against newer variants of concern and variants of interest (VOC and VOI respectively). This means that PREVENT-19 may […]
Solar and wind are the cheapest sources of new electricity generation in Australia, and renewables are outcompeting fossil fuels for cost efficiency across the board, according to a new report from CSIRO. The latest report confirms findings from previous years that renewables are not just good for the planet, they’re good for the nation’s coffers […]
The New Zealand mud snail is a small but hardy creature that can reproduce at epic rates. Dispersed across the globe on the waves of globalisation, populations of this tiny aquatic mollusc are crowding out native species in riverbeds around the world. Now, a team of scientists from the University of Iowa, US, have deployed […]
Sometimes AI makes its own rules to solve puzzles. For Cosmos Magazine.
Scientists say pre-clinical cellular research needs to be diversified. For Cosmos Magazine.
Experts argue that health workers who choose not to get vaccinated should have their jobs modified. For Cosmos Magazine.
Discovery sheds light on the evolution of modern human behaviour. For Cosmos Magazine.
Two new papers assess the impact of melting land ice on sea level rise. For Cosmos Magazine.
NASA scientists to unveil planning for an interstellar space probe at the EGU General Assembly. For Cosmos Magazine.
Dutch researchers build the basis for the internet of the future. For Cosmos Magazine.
Scientists discover unique anatomical quirk that enabled giant, flying pterosaurs to support their long necks. For Cosmos Magazine.
Dive headfirst into the weird world of dating by radioactive decay. For Cosmos Magazine.
Newly discovered flying pterosaur found to have the oldest truly opposable thumbs. For Cosmos Magazine.
An international team aims to monitor the impact of 2020’s ‘quiet’ oceans on marine life. For Cosmos Magazine.
A new study of bone artefacts found in the Kimberley region reveals the secrets of their deep antiquity and diverse use. For Cosmos Magazine.
Study reveals the extent of poverty as a barrier to education in low and middle income countries. For Cosmos Magazine.
Warming waters are triggering a mass exodus of marine creatures from the tropics. For Cosmos Magazine.
New study reveals that invasive species have cost US$1.28 trillion globally over the past 50 years. For Cosmos Magazine.
The COVID crisis in PNG worsens as a new strain is identified and 8,000 vaccines are delivered. For Cosmos Magazine.
How to protect your mental health in lockdown. For Life Supports Counselling.
New comet is only the second ever interstellar visitor detected entering our solar system. For Cosmos Magazine.
Researchers discover extinct kangaroo adapted for life in the upper storey. For Cosmos Magazine.
New study reveals ancient crocodiles were far more disparate than today, thanks to rapid evolution. Cosmos Magazine.
How digital currencies work, and why we should care. For Cosmos Magazine.
In Victoria’s Central Highlands, ancient survivors of a lost world cling on against the odds. Economy and industry, fires and drought, loom as close threats. Amalyah Hart journeys deep into the forest, navigating the human stories that will shape it’s future.
New study reveals how life on earth recovered after the most devastating mass extinction in geological history. Full article in Cosmos online at: https://cosmosmagazine.com/history/palaeontology/how-to-survive-a-mass-extinction/
The recycling whizz-kid saving the planet one novel polymer at a time. Full article in Cosmos online at: https://cosmosmagazine.com/earth/sustainability/recycling-heroes-associate-professor-justin-chalker/
Researchers find that baby brains are bolstered by lemur and human voices – but not by birdsong. Full article in Cosmos online at: https://cosmosmagazine.com/animals/lemur-calls-help-babies-learn/
Researcher finds that Bitcoin mining alone may rival the carbon footprint of all global data centres combined. Full article in Cosmos online at: https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/computing/bitcoin-boom-has-huge-carbon-footprint/
Researchers use 3D modelling to examine the jaws of different-sized tyrannosaurs. Full article in Cosmos Magazine online at: https://cosmosmagazine.com/history/palaeontology/how-a-baby-t-rex-bites/
If you know where to look, there’s almost no technological or design problem that nature hasn’t solved already. Amalyah Hart dives headfirst into the world of bio-inspiration. Full text here: https://www.thecitizen.org.au/articles/next-wave-technology-inspired-by-the-miracles-of-nature This article originally published in Cosmos Magazine issue 90.
This year’s La Nina has allowed some respite and healing after the devastation of Black Summer, but scientists warn that recognising the risks of more fires, more often, will be crucial to species survival. Originally published at: https://www.thecitizen.org.au/articles/seared-into-country-and-memory-lessons-for-a-fiery-future The lush folds of the Newnes Plateau swamps, a critical but endangered habitat in the Blue Mountains […]
This article originally published at: https://lifesupportscounselling.com.au/blog/benefits-of-deep-breathing-and-how-it-can-improve-your-life/ Breathing is the critical mechanism for the maintenance of human life. It confers oxygen into the bloodstream, pumping the body with the essential molecules it needs for metabolic processes, and ridding it of unneeded waste in the form of carbon dioxide. A growing body of evidence points to the […]
This article originally published at: https://lifesupportscounselling.com.au/blog/understanding-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/ What is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition that develops in response to a traumatic event. It is characterised by intrusive recollections – ‘flashbacks’ – of the traumatising event that cause extreme emotional distress. The condition is associated with a vicious kaleidoscope of secondary symptoms, including […]
Enlisting local initiatives, networks and the lessons of the past, Aboriginal health services were quick off the mark when coronavirus came. Their success to date is powerful testimony to the importance of Indigenous leadership in narrowing the health gap, experts say.
Global protests have prompted introspection in Australia about systemic racial issues, including the disparity in Indigenous health outcomes. However, Indigenous health experts say that viewing the problem through a narrow lens of “deficit” isn’t helping.
Mental health professionals in Victoria are reporting soaring issues as the pandemic continues.
The directors of a Melbourne nightclub say they fear the COVID-19 lockdown could put them out of business, and damage the city’s vibrant music industry.
Canadian poet Rupi Kaur couldn’t have anticipated our present moment any more vividly than when she wrote, “the irony of loneliness is we all feel it at the same time.”
The social distancing measures put in place to protect us from COVID-19 have drastically reduced the circle of people we have regular access to, making many of us lonely or isolated.