Technology
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Who was Amelia Frank? The life of a forgotten physicist
Peter Jacobson, The University of Queensland and Beck Wise, The University of Queensland In 1977, an American physicist named John…
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Drownings are surging in Australia. AI can help
Michelle O’Shea, Western Sydney University; Gabrielle Weidemann, Western Sydney University; John Cass, Western Sydney University, and Tamara Watson, Western…
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More than 250,000 Australians don’t have access to a vet – new research
Bronwyn Orr, James Cook University Imagine walking your dog on a warm summer day. They’ve just run off the…
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Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?
Linda Bartoshuk, George Washington University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
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Do I have to rinse out my swimsuit after the pool? A textile scientist has the answer
Carolina Quintero Rodriguez, RMIT University Summer means sunshine, beach days, and afternoons by the pool … which means wearing swimwear…
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Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026
Patrick Jackson, University of Virginia A new year might mean new viral threats. Old viruses are constantly evolving. A warming…
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Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans
Laura M. MacLatchy, University of Michigan and Lauren Sarringhaus, James Madison University Adolescents are known for risky behavior, with teenagers…
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Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be done
Wayne Unger, Quinnipiac University Since the end of December, 2025, X’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, has responded to many users’…
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Can we use bees as a model of intelligent alien life to develop interstellar communication?
Scarlett Howard, Monash University; Adrian Dyer, Monash University, and Andrew Greentree, RMIT University Humans have always been fascinated with…
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When bushfires make their own weather
Jason Sharples, UNSW Sydney; Andrew Dowdy, The University of Melbourne; Luke Burgess, The University of Melbourne, and Todd Lane, The…
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Pets suffer in extreme heat. An animal welfare expert explains how we can help them
The multi-day heatwave conditions have arrived this summer, with temperatures soaring past 45°C in some regions. While we may head…
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The 5 stages of the ‘enshittification’ of academic publishing
Martina Linnenluecke, University of Technology Sydney and Carl Rhodes, University of Technology Sydney When writer Cory Doctorow introduced the term…
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Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics
Alexander L. Metcalf, University of Montana and Justin Angle, University of Montana Management of gray wolves (Canis lupus) has a…
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your guide to the southern sky in 2026
Nick Lomb, University of Southern Queensland What will we see in the southern sky in 2026? A total eclipse…
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Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction
Habibeh Khoshbouei, University of Florida and Marcelo Febo, University of Florida Methamphetamine doesn’t just spike levels of the pleasure-inducing hormone…
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