Mineral vs chemical sunscreens? Science shows the difference is smaller than you think
“Mineral-only” sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of “chemicals”, a…
Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane
You’ll often hear plastic pollution referred to as a problem. But the reality is that it’s…
An Australian chemist just won the Nobel prize. Here’s how his work is changing the world
The 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded for the development of metal–organic frameworks: molecular…
Mysterious molecule found on brown dwarf casts further doubt on potential signs of life on Venus
At this stage, they conclude with a simple statement: there is no consistent model that explains…
Earth models can predict the planet’s future but not their own
Meanwhile, experts say that funding cuts could mean modeling abilities migrate overseas, some science may never…
An underwater observatory keeping the pulse of the Southern Ocean for nearly 30 years yields fresh results
In a world affected by climate change, the Southern Ocean plays an outsized role. It absorbs…
Species at 30 makes for a great guilty pleasure
That said, Giger didn’t much care for the final film, which he thought was much too…
Beatles Genius or Fluke? The SECRET SCIENCE Behind Their Fame!
Watch the full show: www.kimiversenshow.com Join us for a special Global Beatles Day celebration as we…
Arts 24 in Cannes: Paul Mescal Talks Chemistry with Josh O’Connor in ‘The History of Sound’
Culture editor Eve Jackson brings us another special programme from the Cannes Film Festival. Today, we…
Australian researchers use a quantum computer to simulate how real molecules behave
When a molecule absorbs light, it undergoes a whirlwind of quantum-mechanical transformations. Electrons jump between energy…
Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider turned lead into gold – by accident
Medieval alchemists dreamed of transmuting lead into gold. Today, we know that lead and gold are…
Science meets shape-throwing in ‘Dance your PhD’ contest
You might be able to explain your “insights into oral chemesthetic perception” to a group of…
How Lila Is Redefining Scientific Discovery With Geoffrey von Maltzahn
In this episode of For Your Innovation, Brett Winton, along with ARK Invest Chief Investment Strategist,…
Sand-sized fossils hold secrets to the history of climate change
Between 18,000 and 11,000 years ago, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere suddenly shot…
NASA’s new telescope will create the ‘most colourful’ map of the cosmos ever made
NASA will soon launch a new telescope which it says will create the “most colourful” map…
Turning the Moon into a fuel depot will take a lot of power
But, of course, you need to make the fuel there in the first place. The obvious…
Taking the ‘forever’ out of ‘forever chemicals’: we worked out how to destroy the PFAS in batteries
Clearly, the battery recycling rate must improve. This is where everyday people can help. In the…
‘Digital doppelgangers’ are helping scientists tackle everyday problems – and showing what makes us human
As rising seas lap at its shore, Tuvalu faces an existential threat. In an effort to…
Motor neurone disease campaigner, former AFL champion Neale Daniher, is 2025 Australian of the Year
Neale Daniher, a campaigner in the fight against motor neurone disease and a former champion Essendon…
How we treat catchment water to make it safe to drink
Most of us are fortunate that, when we turn on the tap, clean, safe and high-quality…
A solid electrolyte gives lithium-sulfur batteries ludicrous endurance
The iodine turned out to be a critical component. While the exchange of electrons with sulfur…
2025 will see huge advances in quantum computing. So what is a quantum chip and how does it work?
In recent years, the field of quantum computing has been experiencing fast growth, with technological advances…
How do mosquito repellents work? A chemistry expert explains
It’s summertime, and for many of us that means plenty of time outside – and, unfortunately,…
Chatbots won’t help anyone make weapons of mass destruction. But other AI systems just might
Over the past two years, we have seen much written about the “promise and peril” of…