Science
Scientific discoveries and research
We could soon be able to track changes in Australia's forests in near‑real time—using satellites
Forests and woodlands cover millions of hectares across Australia, from tropical rainforests and temperate eucalypt forests to the vast woodlands and shrublands...
New porous diamond created by researchers
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have created a carbon material with a three-dimensional structure. The material, named diamondiyne, can be described...
Earth's atmosphere is getting less dusty: That could be adding to global warming
Atmospheric desert dust has long swirled around the globe, but a new UCLA study presents the strongest evidence yet that global dust is mysteriously decreasing....
Laser scans reveal 23 hidden ship carvings on Bronze Age temple wall in Cyprus
About 40 years ago, researchers found ancient ship carvings on a temple wall in Cyprus, possibly all carved at once at the tail end of the Bronze Age, around th...
More short holidays close to home boost well-being, study finds
Travel plays a far more critical role in mental health and well-being than previously thought, according to new University of the Sunshine Coast-led research. T...
At-risk gamers gambling with their financial future
Nearly 8 out of every 10 people at risk of gaming disorder have experienced overspending or financial harm due to their habit, an international study led by Uni...
Political boot camps for women could redress gender imbalance
Immersive boot camps for women could be a way to overcome the stark gender imbalance in political leadership, according to new research that examined how to inc...
Cuttlefish suckers reveal how they grip rough prey—and could inspire better technology
Cephalopods are a group of soft-bodied marine mollusks that include cuttlefish, octopuses, squid and nautiluses. Many of these mollusks have muscular suckers on...
Urban fire risk rises 30% in higher-income neighborhoods, analysis finds
Frequently located on hillsides and in canyons surrounded by wildlands, wealthy neighborhoods are more likely to catch fire. However, a UC Riverside study shows...
Dungeons & Dragons study rolls for better well-being
Rolling dice and battling imaginary monsters might seem an unlikely source of well-being, but Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) researc...
Study challenges estimates used to guide Atlantic menhaden fishing
Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus), which supports a major commercial fishery along the U.S. East Coast and serves as essential prey for fish, seabirds and...
World's water cycle becoming more unpredictable, UN warns
The planet's water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic, swinging between too little and too much, the United Nations warned Thursday, with an unprecedented E...