The ancient Athenian writer Isocrates (436–338 BC) once commented: "Many cities judge those who excel in the athletic contests to be worthy of greater rewards than those who, by painstaking thought and endeavor, discover ...
Archaeology
Oct 2, 2025
0
29
Since the early 20th century, scientists have gathered compelling evidence that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate. This acceleration is attributed to what is known as dark energy—a fundamental property of ...
Astronomy
Oct 2, 2025
5
234
Have you heard offshore windfarms kill whales? (They don't.) Or that electric vehicles catch fire more often than petrol cars? (It's the opposite.) Perhaps you've heard "natural" gas is clean? (It can be worse than coal.)
Environment
Oct 2, 2025
6
33
Australia relies on seasonal workers, particularly in agriculture and hospitality, to fill shortages of much-needed skills.
Social Sciences
Oct 2, 2025
0
14
The most distant and most powerful "odd radio circle" (ORC) known so far has been discovered by astronomers. These curious rings are a relatively newly identified astronomical phenomenon, having been detected for the first ...
Astronomy
Oct 2, 2025
0
101
Black-and-white images of pom-pom–like clusters, semi-translucent fields of tiny dark gray stars on a pale background, and countless other abstract patterns are a familiar sight in scientific papers describing the shapes ...
Consider two teenagers searching for summer work. One is offered an opportunity to assist a project manager at their uncle's construction company. The other submits a dozen retail applications, hoping for a call back. Who ...
Economics & Business
Oct 2, 2025
0
16
What did early humans like to eat? The answer, according to a team of archaeologists in Argentina, is extinct megafauna, such as giant sloths and giant armadillos. In a study published in the journal Science Advances, researchers ...
Many governments and tech companies are investing heavily in quantum technologies. In New Zealand, the recently announced Institute for Advanced Technology is also envisioned to focus on this area of research.
Quantum Physics
Oct 2, 2025
0
141
With the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, the world has lost a conservation giant. But her extraordinary achievements leave a profound legacy.
Ecology
Oct 2, 2025
0
24
