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We went looking for glowing interstellar gas – and stumbled on 49 unknown galaxies
An attempt to study gas in one galaxy with the MeerKAT radio telescope detected 49 other galaxies instead.
Celebrities, influencers, loopholes: online gambling advertising faces an uncertain future in Australia
A 2023 federal government inquiry recommended a ban on gambling advertising. What needs to happen should a ban be implemented?
Why would Islamic State attack Russia and what does this mean for the terrorism threat globally?
After five years of operating mostly in western Asia, the Middle East and Africa, Islamist terror groups are again growing in strength in the West.
Tasmanians have voted in a hung parliament, but neither major party is backing down from taking the reins
Despite a swing against it, the Liberal party has likely won the most seats, but will fall short of a majority. While the vote counting will continue, the political fight is now to form government.
What happens to F1 drivers’ bodies, and what sort of training do they do?
Formula 1 drivers endure a barrage of physical and psychological demands - but what exactly do their bodies go through during a race?
Liberals likely to easily win most seats in Tasmania; huge swings to LNP at Queensland byelections
The polls are favouring the Liberals for Saturday’s state election, but whether they could govern in their own right is far less clear.
Conspiracy theorist tactics show it’s too easy to get around Facebook’s content policies
New research shows that even after Facebook made changes to stem the tide of dangerous pandemic misinformation, some accounts continued to thrive.
Prestigious journals make it hard for scientists who don’t speak English to get published. And we all lose out
A study of 736 biological science journals showed only a small fraction are making efforts to foster a multilingual scientific community.
Social media apps have billions of ‘active users’. But what does that really mean?
Platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok vie for our attention and boast billions of users. Ultimately, what matters is connection.
From power prices to chocolate fountains, the Tasmanian election campaign has been a promise avalanche
Tasmanians head to the polls on Saturday in an election that was called more than a year early. After a largely uninspiring campaign, here’s your guide to state election.
Planet cannibalism is common, says cosmic ‘twin study’
The largest study yet of ‘twin stars’ shows planetary orbits may be less stable than we thought.
Why are religious discrimination laws back in the news? And where did they come from in the first place?
Religious discrimination laws have been highly controversial in Australia in recent years. Here’s where they started, and where we are now.
Can AI improve football teams’ success from corner kicks? Liverpool and others are betting it can
A new AI system may improve soccer tactics in 90% of corner kicks – but is it ready for the big leagues?
Will the AUKUS deal survive in the event of a Trump presidency? All signs point to yes
Amid reports of a dip in US production of nuclear submarines and concerns about the future of the agreement under Donald Trump, some have questioned the viability of AUKUS. But they need not worry.
Political donations rules are finally in the spotlight – here’s what the government should do
There are simple (and some not-so-simple) measures that would make donations more transparent and fairer.
‘Care is in everything we do and everything we are’: the work of Indigenous women needs to be valued
To First Nations women, ‘care’ is more broad and all-encompassing than traditional definitions. We need a new approach to capturing, and appreciating, their work, paid and unpaid.