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A parrot’s beak is like a third limb, so losing part of it should be a disadvantage. But Bruce has developed many novel behaviours to compensate.
Orchids aren’t just beautiful or rare – they’re ecological time capsules that offer clues to the long-term health of ecosystems.
A recent report into the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program found major problems with safety and compliance.
Astronomers have discovered stellar winds can cause black hole jets to change direction – just like wind on Earth can blow around the water in a fountain.
Not all engagement with AI chatbots looks the same – far from it.
Boycotts, sabotage and other types of civil disobedience have long served collective action against injustice.
Negative ions are supposed to produce sleek, shiny hair – but how exactly does this happen?
More than a hundred years after it was found in Foul Air Cave in Victoria, the fossil is granting us new insights into deep time.
The new safety features could help reduce online harm – but they ask a lot of parents.
A new AI model could automate the process of searching for cybersecurity bugs and flaws – for better or worse.
The US disregards international law on Earth. Is that what we want on the Moon?
Quantum hardware and software are advancing rapidly – and our online encryption systems need to change to stay ahead.
Stromatolites might look like rocks. But they are living relics of ancient systems that thrived on Earth billions of years ago.
The high-speed, hypersonic and extremely hot re-entry is the last challenge the Artemis II crew will have to endure on their epic 10-day mission.
QR codes are so familiar and widespread, we tend to trust them without question. That’s exactly what scammers rely on.
A program cut has Australian astronomers up in arms – but it points at much bigger problems with national research funding.
Your brain is constantly gathering evidence for making decisions – even when there’s only one option to pick from.
The safeguards in place to protect research integrity are not keeping pace with the tools that can be used to circumvent them.
Even obviously fake propaganda videos can influence viewers – and erode their trust in all kinds of information.
Many alternatives to animal leather – even the ones made with plants – are plastic‑based composites with short lifespans.
We all know science influences books, movies and TV – but the influence goes both ways.
Turns out humans are not alone in mastering rhythm.
The riskier the ride, the cheaper your food delivery.
Ground stations in Australia are crucial for contacting the astronauts travelling to the Moon.