Science

Nearly half of us experience a mental illness at some point, and we all pass through periods of stress, sadness, grief and conflict. So where do you begin when you're looking for a mental health professional?

Newcastle researchers find nicotine replacement therapy is better than smoking when pregnant, with women taking in one chemical rather than 7,000.

We know some people should be more scared than others, but why are those blood suckers selective in who they bite? Well, with up to 400 chemical compounds on human skin that could play a role, there are many different answers.

Organisations and individuals using technology to improve the lives of people living with disabilities are being recognised by the National Disability Awards.

A team of researchers and reef experts from Australia and around the world are conducting the biggest underwater mapping and sampling expedition since the bleaching occurred.

The world's biggest lithium ion battery is officially launched in South Australia, with the Premier declaring it an example of SA "leading the world", even as, in an ironic twist, some 250,000 lightning strikes leave nearby residents without electricity.

A Federal court judge slams Volkswagen for failing to explain why they fitted cars with emissions "defeat devices", and warn company executives may be forced to take the stand over the matter.

A new Australian study finds that kids whose parents push them out of their comfort zone and let them take a few risks are less likely to have anxiety disorders.

Member for Nhulunbuy Yingiya Mark Guyula says the NT Government is only promoting a rocket launching facility in its own interest, and that it won't economically benefit local Aboriginal people.

An international research project identifying and tracking whale shark movements is being based on a NASA algorithm developed to recognise star patterns.

Would you book a ride in a driverless car? It could be possible sooner than you think — with Perth set to become one of the first cities in the world to trial on-demand driverless vehicles capable of picking up passengers.

Australia is celebrating 50 years since the launch of its first satellite from Woomera in 1967.

The elusive Yeti or Abominable Snowman, a tall, hairy, ape-like creature rumoured to roam the Himalayas, remains firmly rooted in the realms of folklore.

That croaky frog might be keeping you up at night, but capturing its call could help scientists fill gaps in their research.

A woman who lost both her mother and eight-year-old son to brain cancer welcomes a cross-party call for more research into cancers with low rates of survival.

Scientists identify a series of reefs less affected by bleaching events that could be used to replenish damaged sections of the Great Barrier Reef.

Most students remember dissecting a frog in science class at school, but not everyone has witnessed a dolphin being carefully taken apart and examined.

Australia's first commercial space centre is one step closer to becoming a reality, with confirmation land in a remote part of the Northern Territory has been sub-leased for the project.

Facebook has announced it wants to start monitoring your social media feed for signs of suicidal thoughts. It's been testing the software in the US for months, but says it's ready to go global. Here's what that means for you.

Recreational jellyfish catchers, scientists and fishermen help us answer the question of where box jellyfish go from June to September.

An empty Twisties packet and a 180-year-old scientific discovery have been at the centre of a Fair Work case involving a Perth man who was sacked for skipping work to play golf, allegedly more than 140 times.

It's presumed dinosaurs lived and died in the Kimberley. With so many beautifully preserved tracks, why are there no beautifully preserved bones?

Becoming an astronaut or going to Mars is often the first thing people think about when it comes to working in space, but there's so much more on offer.

You have just been bitten by a small snake. You are pretty certain it is just a harmless python, but it disappeared before you could get a proper look. Do you administer first aid and go to the hospital or keep gardening?

There is fresh life on the Great Barrier Reef, where a team of scientists is regrowing coral from larvae to restore damage that may not recover naturally.