science

Researchers in China have identified twenty new bat viruses, including two that are closely related to the dangerous Nipah and Hendra viruses. This discovery emerged from a study conducted over …

A significant toxic algal bloom in South Australia, caused by the microalgae Karenia mikimotoi, is now starting to dissipate, but concerns remain about its potential return in the coming months …

Every summer, Australian beaches witness a surge of bluebottles, commonly known as Portuguese man o’ war. Previously thought to be a single species, recent findings reveal that there are at …

A recent study analysing medical data from 200 million people has revealed that marijuana usage significantly increases the risk of heart disease. The findings show that cannabis users are twice …

The recent Choice report has prompted many Australians to scrutinise the SPF claims of their sunscreen products, revealing that 16 out of 20 popular options allegedly failed to meet their …

Pioneering images of the sun’s south pole have been transmitted to Earth by the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in solar science. These groundbreaking photos …

A recent unintended discovery has the potential to reshape our understanding of the enigmatic Oort Cloud, a vast region of icy bodies orbiting our sun at a distance 1,000 times …

Researchers in Melbourne have made a significant breakthrough with the development of a new blood test aimed at simplifying the diagnosis of coeliac disease. This condition, which affects over 350,000 …

In our tech-savvy world, it’s common to check our step count throughout the day, with notifications celebrating the achievement of 10,000 steps or eliciting guilt when we’ve barely moved. This …

A Japanese private lunar lander, managed by the Tokyo-based company ispace, has gone silent during its descent to the moon, leaving its outcome uncertain. Initially, the mission appeared to be …