For thousands of years, GunaiKurnai ancestors burnt grasses inside a cave in Eastern Victoria, potentially to undertake magic, healing and other ritual practices. That is […]
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Science
There may be 10 times as many citizen scientists in Australia as we thought – and that’s great news for science
Until recently, the number of citizen scientists in Australia was estimated at between 100,000 and 130,000 people. But this is a major underestimate. My survey of about […]
New ‘Negative Light’ Technology Hides Data Transfers in Plain Sight
Engineers at UNSW Sydney and Monash have developed an innovative way of sending hidden information that’s hard to intercept. Using a phenomenon known as ‘negative luminescence’, […]
Eyes of the world’s longest-living vertebrate, the Greenland shark, show little ageing
Swimming at a crawl with cloudy eyes and mottled skin, the Greenland shark looks like it’s seen better days. The shark’s eyes were thought to […]
Insect enthusiasts helping researchers keep an eye on bug populations
Queensland insect enthusiasts are using their cameras to help researchers study bug populations, as part of a national citizen science project. Bug Hunt, developed by […]
Solar to the fore as grid sails through heatwave and record demand
On Wednesday, as the temperature soared into the 40s across large parts of southern Australia, the country’s biggest electricity market stayed eerily quiet. Spot prices […]
Australian scientists discover 71 new native bee species
Australian scientists have identified 71 new species of native bees, dramatically expanding the known diversity of resin pot bees, a group unique to Australia, said […]
Climate scientists are trusted globally, just not as much as other scientists – here’s why
Societies increasingly rely on scientists to guide decisions in times of uncertainty, from pandemic outbreaks to the rise of artificial intelligence. Addressing climate change is no different. For governments […]
How common are earthquakes in Australia?
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred in the NSW Southern Highlands on Thursday morning, causing the ground to shake as far away as Orange and Canberra. […]