Sciences & Technology
Research
After a bushfire, people need new housing fast. This might be the answer
Temporary accommodation and timely construction of sustainable, affordable modular housing can help communities to recover from natural disasters
Degradable bioplastics offer a smart solution to nitrogen pollution
Wrapping fertilisers in degradable plastics is showing promise for increasing food production while reducing pollution
The world’s most powerful ocean current could slow by 2050
New research finds the more Antarctic ice melts, the more the ocean is flooded by melt water, the more the Antarctic Circumpolar Current is likely to slow down – creating a vicious climate change cycle
3 reasons why the release of GM mosquitoes in Queensland is risky
We do need to control disease-carrying mosquitoes in Australia, but more research is needed on GM strains before their proposed release in Queensland
Our kids have questions about climate change. We are giving them answers
A new video series called ‘Climate Kids’ has been launched to help kids (and their parents) combat climate anxiety and feel equipped to take positive action
Q&A: How women and girls are changing gaming
Women and girls now make up almost half of gamers worldwide – isn't it time encourage more girls into careers in the gaming industry?
Analysis
Extreme weather is Australia's new normal
Over the last few weeks, parts of Australia have been inundated by rain, scorched by heatwaves and slammed by storms. Is this our country's new normal?
We’re not winning the battle between mosquitoes and modern homes
By blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces, modern homes often invite mosquitoes. But there are ways to prevent them and the diseases they carry
A ‘do nothing’ approach won’t help Australia deal with bushfires as the climate gets hotter
With extreme fire seasons on the rise, combining science, strategic planning and proactive management can help us face these mounting challenges