Environment
Research
There’s a link between sudden Antarctic ice shelf breakups and sea ice loss
When sea ice retreats, damaging ocean waves can break already weakened Antarctic ice shelves
Research
Ghana’s 24-hour economy could be a lesson for Australia
Ghana’s experiment could be a model of structured 24-hour economy governance if it leads to greater productivity and economic resilience
Analysis
Scientists have created a manifesto for our ocean
The ocean is fundamental to life on our planet and to our future. It’s time for leaders to listen to the evidence-based science and act
Research
Changing the architecture of death
Cemeteries are running out of space, and cremation damages the environment, but there are other ways we could honour our dead
Analysis
Will the 2025 election result spark a realignment of climate politics in Australia?
The second-term Albanese government will be under strong international and domestic pressures to step up its efforts to decarbonise the economy. It has the numbers, so will it happen?
Analysis
How construction technology can help solve Australia's housing crisis
Construction productivity has been declining for years; educating our workforce in new technologies and fostering entrepreneurial mindsets is vital for recovery
Research
By sequencing the genome of the endangered Southern Corroboree Frog, we could save it
For the first time, the genome of the Southern Corroboree Frog has been sequenced – a major milestone in efforts to conserve this critically endangered species
Research
We’re missing out on the clean ‘natural nuclear’ energy beneath our feet
Geothermal energy from the Earth’s core gives Australia the potential to warm houses and power businesses 24/7 using existing infrastructure from other energy industries
Analysis
Directly or indirectly, we all depend on forests
To stop deforestation for agricultural use, we need to transform the way we produce and consume food