In the realm of space exploration, the horizon is brimming with exciting possibilities. NASA has set its sights on groundbreaking crewed missions to the Moon and Mars by the 2030s and 2040s, ...

Here in Australia, we’re not great at talking about menstruation. When Libra’s #BloodNormal commercial aired on prime-time TV last year showing a woman having her period and menstrual blood in a ...

It’s a truism that constant readers read constantly. But, even so, they probably haven’t got close to reading everything they think they should. And, like all readers, they’re attracted to authors or ...

What if I asked you, what is your favourite food? Can you pick just one? Now what if I asked you, WHY is it your favourite? “Easy” – you’d probably say, “because I like the way it tastes”. But could ...

It’s a perennial topic of conversation and even inspired the classic hit by Crowded House, Four Seasons in One Day – but why is Melbourne’s weather so changeable? Freak storms, heat waves and sudden ...

You don’t necessarily need a working knowledge of evolutionary theory to know that in the animal kingdom, larger beasts tend to live longer than smaller ones. An elephant lives longer than a mouse; a ...

It doesn’t take long, if you spend any time on social media, to come across a meme, reel or TikTok taking a side in the US actor Johnny Depp’s defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Social ...

According to ancient Greek legend, the origins of the olive tree lie in a competition between the god Poseidon and goddess Athena for possession of Athens. Zeus appointed the twelve gods as judges and ...

Bringing extinct animals back from the dead is no longer the realm of science fiction but is fast becoming a scientific reality. Around the world, research is ongoing to bring back key species using ...

If there is one industry that has grown during COVID lockdowns, it’s the gaming industry. Sales, downloads and viewership have blossomed worldwide. But the rise of competitive gaming hasn’t happened ...

Global warming and soaring temperatures during summer bring a series of challenges for the dairy industry and the welfare of cows in warmer parts of the world. Although considerable advances have been ...

Sixteen years ago, Ecuador was the first country to recognise the rights of Nature in its constitution. Since then, the idea has transitioned from the fringes of environmental law to become a rapidly ...