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Dune flies have 41 different dance moves. Changing even one of them is rarer than you’d think.
The nature of space, time and the evolution of life on Earth mean it’s unlikely extraterrestrial life has visited our home planet.
Gene-edited dairy products could help farmers adapt to climate change. New research shows consumers may be willing to buy them under the right conditions.
A new study involving 1,195 young people found found clear risks from heavier social media use on young people’s mental health.
Commercial operators are launching more rockets and carrying more passengers than ever before. But international space law was written in the 1960s.
Chinese scientists have discovered hundreds of ancient whale carcasses deep in the Diamantina Zone off the coast of Western Australia.
‘Ultrasonic espresso’ made with cold water and high-frequency sound waves uses less energy than the traditional version – and taste tests show it’s just as good.
Here’s what happens when a rock from space smashes into a goldfield.
A full-scale earthquake test suggests a new generation of low-carbon timber-based buildings could remain usable after major shaking.
All things die, even galaxies.
There are 10 quintillion insects in the world. Here’s what to do with the ones in your house.
A new study rewrites our understanding of the iconic marsupial’s history in Australia.
Many marine creatures are among the 4,000 species affected by wildlife trafficking.
Australia’s proposed digital duty of care will ask social media platforms to actively prevent harm.
The AI era has fundamentally changed the risks associated with poor cybersecurity practices.
Not all deceptions are equal.
As AI models become cheaper and more attractive, they will likely encourage new uses and higher volumes of use – erasing any efficiency gains.
A new review on exoskeleton therapy for cerebral palsy reports some promising findings.
The best map yet of cosmic magnetic fields has been created with Australia’s most powerful radio telescope.
AI toys can tell stories, chat about a child’s interests, play games or even discuss what’s happening in the world today. But they come with risks.
Costs from severe storms are increasing – and this global shift in hailstorm spells bad news for crops, too.
Increasingly, digital advertising is designed to dissolve into the flow of the content you consume online.
The case is one of the most significant actions brought against an artificial intelligence company to date.
Seeing a signal in different kinds of light is like having a text written in several forms of writing – it makes it easier to decipher.