Science
Frozen planet three times the size of Earth found in our neighbourhood
If you were travelling at the speed of light, it would take you just six years to reach it. In the context of the universe, that's basically right next door.
- by Deborah Netburn
Latest
Cancer
Using light one million times brighter than sun to treat cancer
‘Microbeam radiation therapy’, a new cancer treatment which promises to be up to 20 times more powerful than today’s radiation medicine, is being tested in Melbourne using the Australian Synchrotron.
- by Liam Mannix
Aviation
Pilots saw 'very bright' UFOs but if it wasn't aliens, what was it?
For many people who read between the classified lines, the Truth is already out there.
- by Cleve R. Wootson jnr
Watch out, there's a lot of space junk about
We may think that space is limitless so there's lots of room to dump rubbish. Not so, says a world-leading scientist in Canberra.
- by Steve Evans
Water
Top scientists blast NSW government over brumbies
A conference of eminent scientists in Canberra has condemned the NSW government for preventing the culling of brumbies.
- by Steve Evans
Science
Emergency declaration in Queensland town due to toxic chemicals
The south-west Queensland town has had an emergency declaration in place for almost three hours, with one person transported to hospital following the incident.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Platypus anxiety: 'Alarming' drug levels found in Melbourne streams
A platypus living in a stream on Melbourne’s fringe could receive more than half a human dose of antidepressants every day, study reveals.
- by Liam Mannix
Cancer
Cancer-causing parasite could save lives: Queensland researcher
Carcinogenic liver parasites might sound like a patient's nightmare, but Queensland researchers believe the proteins in them could "supercharge" healing of chronic wounds.
- by Tiffanie Turnbull
Politics of science: 'John Howard, the scientists' friend'
A top Australian scientist who has dealt with prime ministers for four decades has strong views on which were the best.
- by Steve Evans
Space
Sperm bank in space: how a Dutch pioneer plans to save mankind (maybe)
Kees Mulder wants to charge you $30,000 to put your DNA in orbit, safe from the apocalypse. But is it ethical, let alone practical?
- by Nick Miller