Duck Bills to Pay As Platypuses Face Extinction
This may come as a surprise, but Australia currently has the worst mammal extinction rates on…
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Betelgeuse Might Soon Explode, But What Does This Mean?
Betelgeuse is the eleventh-brightest star in the night sky and second-brightest in the constellation of Orion.…
Science Behind Star Wars
This week saw the release of the last film in the Star Wars franchise, but have…
Slip! Slop! Slap! What are Safe Levels of Sun Exposure?
Most of us are familiar with the sun safety mantra ‘slip, slop, slap’. However, while most…
How Stress is Speeding Up the Ageing Process of Your Chromosomes
Have you ever heard that myth where being so stressed can actually turn you gray? While…
It’s In The Stars! How Diversity Can Help Science Succeed!
Australia has a “highly gender segregated workforce” by international standards, with around 6 in 10 Australian…
Is The World Ready For Human Embryo Modification?
When you hear about human embryo modification it almost sounds like something from a science fiction…
Future of Antarctica
Antarctica, the coldest and driest continent holds many flags. So, what is the future of this…
Deadly Science Founder Named NSW Young Australian of the Year
Some of the best science questions come from children. They are always asking ‘how does this…
Teaching Science through Senses
How do you learn about scientific concepts? Through images, your computer or maybe a documentary? These…
Are We Going to the Moon? – Australian Research and Space Explor...
Recently, there's been a lot of chat around Australia's intention for interstellar travel, but is it…
Summer beckons in Antarctica – what’s the Australian Antarctic D...
Summer beckons in Antarctica…albeit one without the raucous cicadas and blooming Petunias. Yet, it’s a…