Aussie student in landmark climate change lawsuit against government

An Australian student is suing the government for failing to disclose climate change risks to investors…

Computationally classifying fungal lifestyles

As a proof of concept, researchers developed an algorithm that “taught” a computer how to classify…

New paper examines disproportionate effect of eugenics on North Carolina's black population

A sordid element of North Carolina’s history is its eugenics program, which authorized sterilization of many…

Snowshoe hare carcasses feed more than usual predator suspects, study shows

Snowshoe hare carcasses may provide a vital food source for a wide variety of species in…

Research confirms creativity is key for both arts and science

International expert in creativity and innovation, UniSA’s Professor David Cropley, is calling for Australian schools and…

First ever image of a multi-planet system around a sun-like star captured by ESO telescope

The European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope has taken the first ever image of a young,…

Photonic crystal light converter

Spectroscopy is the use of light to analyze physical objects and biological samples. Different kinds of…

Green fireball captured over New South Wales during a thunderstorm, Australia

A green fireball streaked across New South Wales, Australia, at around 07:36 UTC (17:36 LT) on…

First image of a multi-planet system around a sun-like star

The European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) has taken the first ever image of…

Powerful quake jolts Alaska towns, produces small tsunami

A powerful earthquake located off Alaska’s southern coast jolted some coastal communities late Tuesday, and some…