‘One of the most important species for science’: how the humble fruit fly transformed 4 fields of research
The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor…
Genius or charlatan? The strange tale of a 19th-century polymath who left a trail of controversy across colonial Australia
About 20 minutes’ drive north of Geraldton, on Australia’s west coast, lies a hill named Mount…
Isidore of Seville: the patron saint of the internet who shaped knowledge for generations
In a world where information flows freely, it’s easy to forget that, for centuries, knowledge was…
Manta rays inspire faster swimming robots and better water filters
This robot can also dive and come back to the surface. Faster flapping results in strong…
The discovery of a rare new fossil sheds light on NZ’s extinct dolphin-like reptiles
Ichthyosaurs were reptiles that swam in the seas during the time of the dinosaurs. They evolved…
Green sea turtle gets relief from “bubble butt” syndrome thanks to 3D printing
Two main reasons those gas pockets appear in turtles are plastics and boat strikes. When a…
How can I keep my cat happy? 5 tips from a vet to help your feline friend live their best life
Around one third of Australian households live with at least one cat, yet surveys tell us…
Bird flu jumps from birds to human in Louisiana; patient hospitalized
A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu after having contact with sick and…
Tech companies claim AI can recognise human emotions. But the science doesn’t stack up
Can artificial intelligence (AI) tell whether you’re happy, sad, angry or frustrated? According to technology companies…
Weight loss drugs may also treat addiction, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease
Adam Steensberg, the chief executive of Danish biotech Zealand Pharma, which is developing an alternative weight…
In a not-so-subtle signal to regulators, Blue Origin says New Glenn is ready
Blue Origin said Tuesday that the test payload for the first launch of its new rocket,…
The human right to science is 76 years old. It’s a reminder for us all to be more curious
Signed exactly 76 years ago today, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the world’s most…
Teen author claims Vedas as the true source of science| Buzz by the Bay with Vivaan Karulkar
In hinduism it’s believed that any strong spiritual tendencies are a carry forward from a past…
Two European satellites launch on mission to blot out the Sun—for science
Two spacecraft developed by the European Space Agency launched on top of an Indian rocket Thursday,…
An annual roadshow is helping kids from remote Australia realise their dreams of becoming a scientist
“Miss, miss, can I play with your robot?” The question comes from a young local school…
These spiders listen for prey before hurling webs like slingshots
Along came a spider A) Untensed web shown from front view. (B) Tensed web shown from…
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…
Year 4 students just achieved their best ever result in a major maths and science test
Australian Year 4 students have achieved their best ever result in a major international assessment of…
Splash pads really are fountains of fecal material; CDC reports 10K illnesses
Once infectious material gets into the water, disinfection systems that aren’t working properly or are inadequate…
Can desalination quench agriculture’s thirst?
Spreading out the research Ninety-eight miles north of Loya’s farm, along a dead flat and endlessly…
Man suffers chemical burn that lasted months after squeezing limes
If Margaritaville were a real place, it should definitely keep a few dermatologists on hand. In…
56 Year 12 exams in Victoria have been compromised, including maths and biology. What does this mean for students?
After more than a week of uncertainty, we now know the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)…
A milestone legal case from 35 years ago holds important lessons for how courts deal with scientific evidence today
This month marks 35 years of DNA evidence being used in Australian legal cases. But unlike…
After Russian ship docks to space station, astronauts report a foul smell
Russian space program faces ongoing challenges Zak reported that the cosmonauts aboard the Russian segment of…