Debunking scientist stereotypes

Students at UNSW are trying to debunk problematic stereotypes of their chosen profession during National Science Week.

Aussies back science as a critical part of society

While a small minority of science deniers make waves on social media, most people in Australia and the western world continue to have faith in science and value its role in society.

Remembering Thomas Harriot

Four hundred years ago, a remarkable Englishman named Thomas Harriot died in London, leaving behind 8000 pages of unpublished scientific research whose significance researchers are only now appreciating.

Australia can learn from South Korea’s tech success

Australia’s recent attempts to regulate tech giants has done little for the long-term prospects of its national innovation ecosystem. As South Korea shows, there are other ways to achieve these goals.

The recycling robot

Researchers at the University of Sydney are developing a smart, automated robot to sort recyclable plastic waste. 

The truth is out there

A report from the US task force dedicated to investigating Unidentified Aerial Phenomena shows the authorities are beginning to take these mysterious sightings more seriously.

Commercialising research

Over the last 50 years, innumerable reports have called for better processes to commercialise Australian academic research, but progress will only be made if we tackle the obstacles and incentives confronting researchers.

Enter the dragon

A newly identified species of human called Homo longi or ‘Dragon Man’ may be the closest ancestors to modern humans yet discovered.

Picking up the pace

Now more than ever Australia needs to be innovative, and knowing our strengths – and weaknesses – in science and technology base is the key to progress.

Little green numbers

Unidentified flying objects might be many things, but alien spacecraft are most unlikely to be one of them.

They’re here…?

Recent revelations of UFO sightings by American Navy fighter pilots may not be proof of alien visitation, but are certainly worthy of further serious scientific investigation.

Embracing critical technologies and the quantum revolution

Critical and emerging technologies present a myriad of opportunities, challenges and threats, and PM&C is the only department with the whole-of-government perspective to balance them across our economy, society and national security.