Science
Small-scale farmers, the key to future food security
This week the 22nd International Grasslands Congress was held in Sydney. The world’s leading experts gathered to discuss how we......
Voyager 1 reaches interstellar space
The 70s brought us post-it notes, disposable lighters and now, interstellar space travel. Technology made 36 years ago, the Voyager......
Scientists unveil ‘artificial nose’ that could save lives
Scientists have revealed an ‘artificial nose’ at a national meeting of the American Chemical Society. No, it’s not a bionic......
Interactive seasonal calendar shines new light on Australian ecology
Indigenous seasonal knowledge from generations has come together with savvy multimedia design in the form of an interactive online seasonal......
Study identifies driving forces behind global warming denial
US researchers have released a study into the driving forces behind climate change denial. The research, published in the journal......
Can design humanise technology?
How can hidden, complex data be used to transform our understanding of ourselves? The Australian Design Centre has created an......
Ocean acidification in Antarctica: What to expect?
Oceans are getting more acidic thanks to the carbon dioxide in the environment, according to a research done at the......
Dammit Science, Where’s My Hoverboard?
Back in 1899, British engineer Lord Kelvin warned us that radio had no future, and told us not to waste......
Rudd announces $58.5 million National Centre for Extreme Weather
Although the threats of 2012 have passed, climate change and extreme weather is still an important issue for all Australian’s.......
National science week and the higgs boson
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and it kicked off this week with over 1000......