Taking back our online privacy

An entire industry exists to profile your life from your online data – everything from your shopping habits to your political views and medical conditions – and the results can cause genuine harm.

Unraveling the stories in our stars

Throughout time, humankind has looked to the stars and recounted the meaning they see. We know this is true of many cultures, in many places. But time and place have influenced those narratives and how they were passed on.

Becoming a STEM-inist

When PhD candidate Amy Shepherd began her career in science, she didn’t dream that within a few years she’d be rubbing shoulders with Nobel Prize winners but still wondering where all the women are.

What’s the next big thing in science?

As National Science Week celebrates scientific discovery across Australia, we ask what’s likely to be the ‘next big thing’ in some of the most exciting fields of science research.

5G isn’t going to harm our health

Should we be concerned about the health effects of 5G? The short answer is no – there’s no substantiated evidence that the electromagnetic energy used by mobile telecommunications causes harm.

Nature inspires visionary research

Insects are inspiring University of South Australia researchers to create new technology based on their extraordinary vision.

New database highlights women in STEM

Australian women in STEM will be more visible thanks to a new resource showcasing the depth of talent of those working in the field.

Young people’s love-hate relationship with technology

Researchers have examined how young people on three continents think about digital technology and discovered their reaction after living without their phones for a week.

Australia can land a Moon mission

Australia should be involved in any new mission to the Moon. We have the interest and the expertise so let’s be part of the race.

Schools should help students navigate the rise of ‘smart’ technologies

A UNSW Sydney academic is calling for changes to the education system so that the workers of the future can thrive in a new age of artificial intelligence technology.

Human intelligence is the key to the age of AI

A new report argues that artificial Intelligence can enhance Australia’s well-being, lift the economy, improve environmental sustainability and create a more inclusive and fairer society.

Fudged research erodes public trust in experts

Lapses in academic integrity by students and researchers remain relatively rare, but they corrode trust in all academic qualifications and publications.