Stalking Starlink's 'black sheep' DarkSat

By now, you’ve no doubt heard of (or seen) Starlink. SpaceX’s mega-satellite constellation has become a…

Chandra Spots a Mega-Cluster of Galaxies in the Making

Astronomers using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes have put together a detailed…

Molecule modification could improve reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel

The reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel could become safer and more efficient in future after researchers…

Iron nanorobots show their true mettle

Drug-coated iron nanowires that can be guided to the site of a tumor using an external…

Feral horses are destroying fragile post-fire habitat in the Australian Alps

On Friday I flew in a helicopter over the fire-ravaged Kosciuszko National Park. I was devastated…

Why we should be wary of blaming 'overpopulation' for the climate crisis

The annual World Economic Forum in Davos brought together representatives from government and business to deliberate…

Is workplace rudeness on the rise?

You don’t have to look hard to see uncivil behavior these days, whether in political discourse,…

Microplastic pollution: Scientists are still learning how it harms wildlife

Plastic pollution is a growing global concern. Large pieces of plastic have been found almost everywhere…

Pulling out weeds is the best thing you can do to help nature recover from fire

Many Australians feel compelled to help our damaged wildlife after this season’s terrible bushfires. Suggested actions…

Ariane 6 launch complex – January 2020

Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana is almost ready for Ariane 6. Take a tour of the…