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Bridges are getting safer – but their designers need to keep up with the ever-growing size of cargo ships.
Without satellites, we wouldn’t have much of the Earth and climate data we have today. And Australia is a world leader in satellite data.
An attempt to study gas in one galaxy with the MeerKAT radio telescope detected 49 other galaxies instead.
Tools used in the criminal justice system predict the risk of crime – but the scores are based on factors completely out of our control.
NZ’s sheep industry could be one of the biggest losers with the rise of alternative proteins. Once profitable industries will need to be ready to pivot away from animal-based products.
Barrow Island off the coast of Western Australia holds a unique record of First Nations people. For millennia, they lived on vast plains that are now drowned by the sea.
A lunar eclipse ceremony from the Torres Strait turns our understanding of the history of science on its head.
New research shows that even after Facebook made changes to stem the tide of dangerous pandemic misinformation, some accounts continued to thrive.
A study of 736 biological science journals showed only a small fraction are making efforts to foster a multilingual scientific community.
Platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok vie for our attention and boast billions of users. Ultimately, what matters is connection.
The largest study yet of ‘twin stars’ shows planetary orbits may be less stable than we thought.
Online extremism is a unique challenge – terrorists use methods that can’t be captured by standard content moderation. So, what can we do about it?
A new AI system may improve soccer tactics in 90% of corner kicks – but is it ready for the big leagues?
The benefits of AI are transforming modern life — but disparities in digital confidence are leaving some behind.
Managing our electronic records is a big task. But using a few simple tips to turn your inbox into a to-do list can save a lot of problems down the line.
Mining’s high-tech transformation has dramatically increased safety – but there is plenty more work to be done.
Responses to our qualitative survey suggested artificial intelligence was at play. The results were woeful, and researchers will need to work harder to prevent contaminated outcomes.
Next time you do your laundry, think like an astronaut – wash your clothes as little as possible.
The American aerospace company Boeing has been synonymous with safe air travel for decades, but recent weeks have seen it plagued by a series of issues.
A mix of vinegar and baking soda is a popular DIY cleaner – but it’s really inefficient. A chemist explains why you should reconsider using this fizzy mixture.
Magpies are expert problem-solvers – but just how good they are seems to depend on the size of the social group they grow up in.
Deep-sea sediments show how the changing orbits of Earth and Mars are linked to past global warming and the speeding up of deep-ocean eddies.
The Princess of Wales is caught in a social media storm after the release of a clearly edited photo. But image editing is increasingly common, and your phone can even do it without you knowing.
It’s unclear exactly what happened to violently shake up LATAM flight 800, but the moral for passengers is clear: wear your seatbelt.