A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies. The time to discuss risks is now
Tech giants, major powers and top research universities are all in a race to build viable quantum systems. Why now?
In Ancient Rome, the Vestal Virgins achieved power most women were denied – but at great cost
The inviolability of Vestals was predicated on their virginity, which entirely defined their social powers. The control of ...
Astronauts don’t eat enough because food tastes bland in space. We’re trying to work out why
Astronauts often report that the joy of eating is lost in space. Food that tastes fabulous on Earth may become bland and boring in orbit. In fact, despite carefully designed diets, space travellers ...
Fair Work Commission moves to appoint administrators into construction division of CFMEU
The Fair Work Commission’s general manager, Murray Furlong, is moving for the appointment of administrators into the ...
Political assassinations are not just an American problem – they have been all too frequent throughout history
As long as disgruntled people outside the political process feel that something can be gained by killing a prominent ...
Faster, stronger … smarter? New research shows the importance of brain training for junior athletes
As athletes strive to reach their physical potential, their cognitive abilities are often overlooked. New research shows this ...
Seni cadas manusia purba tertua di dunia terungkap: riset terbaru di Maros menemukan jawabannya
Temuan menunjukkan bahwa manusia purba di Sulawesi telah berusaha untuk berkomunikasi secara naratif melalui seni.
Want the health benefits of strength training but not keen on the gym? Try ‘exercise snacking’
The science is clear: resistance training is crucial to ageing well. Lifting weights (or doing bodyweight exercises like ...
The government wants to give local bodies more power – that should include the power to tax
Local government raises about 4% of New Zealand’s tax revenue. The equivalent in Denmark is about 36%. If the government ...
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For a century, it’s been illegal to swim in the Seine. Will Paris’s clean-up make the river safe for Olympic swimmers?
Ian A. Wright receives consulting and research funding from industry, local, NSW and Commonwealth Government. He is also a regular swimmer. Five eagerly anticipated events in the Paris Olympics will ...
Cities around the world share many challenges. To address them, they need to develop science diplomacy
What will our daily lives be like in 50 years’ time? What will our challenges be? Scientific data and analysis are essential, ...
Attributing Canada’s June heat wave to climate change is an important step in adapting to a warmer world
A landmark report has clearly attributed the June heat wave in Canada to climate change. The lessons from this report can ...