New study challenges a major theory on why some kangaroos mysteriously went extinct
Roughly 40,000 years ago, the short-faced cousins of modern kangaroos died out. The cause has been the subject of fierce debate. …
Read moreRoughly 40,000 years ago, the short-faced cousins of modern kangaroos died out. The cause has been the subject of fierce debate. …
Read moreScientists have traced the evolutionary heritage of marsupial moles and explained how they evolved unique adaptations that help them survive beneath the sand. …
Read moreNumerous studies have shown that fact checking has helped reduce the spread of misinformation and disinformation online. …
Read moreA new study on exploding stars has provided the first evidence for an alternative model of the universe, known as Timescape. …
Read moreYou’ll be hearing a lot about quantum computing in 2025. Here’s where the field is at – and where it’s all going. …
Read moreThe most effective repellents for warding off mosquitoes this summer contain a substance known as DEET. …
Read moreFruit flies have contributed to some of the most important scientific discoveries over the last century. They should be celebrated – not sprayed. …
Read moreFerdinand von Sommer was Western Australia’s first government geologist – but until now his life and career have been shrouded in mystery. …
Read moreIsidore of Seville preserved knowledge in the ‘Dark Ages’, earning him the title of patron saint of the internet. His work laid the groundwork for today’s world of shared information. …
Read moreIn 2024 we will see Saturn’s rings ‘disappear’, the Moon turning red, meteor showers and more. …
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