Inequality drives deep divide between Australian children

Children living in the most disadvantaged communities across Australia are far less likely to attend the…

Giant nanomachine aids the immune system

Cells that are infected by a virus or carry a carcinogenic mutation, for example, produce proteins…

NASA's Webb solar array reconnects to the telescope

One kilowatt is about what it takes to heat up some leftovers in a microwave—or to…

How changes in ancient soil microbes could predict the future of the Arctic

Microbial communities in Arctic permafrost changed drastically at the end of the last ice age—and the…

The northern quoll: An amazingly versatile survivor?

The northern quoll, one of Australia’s most adorable and endangered native carnivores, appears to be adapted…

When several lines are better than one

Everyone knows the existential dread that comes along with standing in line for what seems like…

COVID, politics and voting by mail

The topic of mail-in voting has been top news lately, with Democrats touting its benefits early…

New framework for natural capital approach to transform policy decisions

How governments and the private sector consider the natural environment when constructing policy is being transformed…

Scientists find direct evidence of thickening organic film at soil-water micro-interfaces

Soil organic matter is essential for the maintenance of soil fertility, absorption of pollutants and mitigation…

Sri Lanka to ban imports of plastic goods to protect elephants

Sri Lanka will ban the import of most plastic products in a bid to protect wild…