Sciences & Technology
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
Scientists are discovering the deepest evolutionary secrets of Australia’s marsupial mole
Marsupial moles, Australia's enigmatic subterranean mammals, offer a fascinating glimpse into evolution, adaptation and conservation
Does Santa have to obey the laws of physics?
How fast does Santa actually have to travel to get presents to the kids of the world? Physics has some of the answers – but the rest is pure magic
Under the Microscope
How Australia’s ancient forests became an arid zone
Studying the genetic relationships between desert plants is helping Dr Rachael Fowler to understand how they evolved in Australia’s arid zone, once dense forest