How often should I wash my exercise clothes?
This depends on several factors: (In fact, the French government advice acknowledges how often you wash…
Whales sing when they’ve had a good meal – new research
Spanning more octaves than a piano, humpback whales sing powerfully into the vast ocean. These songs…
Even as the tide turned for fur, crocodile leather kept selling in high-end fashion. But for how much longer?
Dotted across northern Australia are 21 saltwater crocodile farms, home to around 130,000 crocodiles. Their skins…
Your fuzzy flannel pyjamas could be incredibly flammable – here’s what to know
Last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued at least nine recall notices on…
‘A mini climate-control system’: the tech behind sportswear at the Australian Open
When a tennis player serves at 200km/h in 30°C heat, their clothing isn’t just fabric. It…
Oyster ‘blood’ holds promise for combating drug-resistant superbugs: new research
Superbugs that are resistant to existing antibiotics are a growing health problem around the world. Globally,…
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,…
Bonjour Tristesse: a ‘charming little monster’ disrupts bourgeois morality on the French Riviera
In 1954, Bonjour Tristesse scandalised readers with its depiction of a 17-year-old girl who partied, had…
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…
Why do I get static shocks from everyday objects? Is it my shoes?
Door handles, taps, playground slides, furry pets… Getting zapped by static electricity is a common experience….
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…