Category: Resources

Take a look at these images. On the left, there is a cube, and on the right, there is a face. But what do you see?…

Meta’s Instagram and Threads apps are making a change to no longer recommend political content by default. This means that users will not see any political content in their feeds, stories, or other recommended places unless they choose to opt back in.…

The pursuit of quantum computing has long been hindered by the need for extremely low temperatures. However, new research published in Nature has shown that a certain type of qubit, the spins of individual electrons, can operate at temperatures around 1K, which is significantly warmer than previously thought possible.…

A recent study published in Nature has revealed that neutron stars can drive powerful jets into space at speeds of about one-third the speed of light.…

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, following a collision with the container ship MV Dali, has raised concerns about bridge safety. As a bridge engineer, I understand the importance of ensuring the safety of these structures, and incidents like this serve as a reminder that we cannot take safety for granted.…

The federal minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Madeleine King, recently signed a A$207 million commitment with the United States to support the development of the next generation of Earth observation satellites called “Landsat Next”.…

Stars are formed from large clouds of hydrogen gas in space. Astronomers study this gas to gain insights into the formation and growth of stars and galaxies.…

The way you are treated by the criminal justice system can be influenced by factors such as your money, postcode, friends, and family. While a program in New South Wales that used algorithmic risk scores to target individuals for police surveillance has been scrapped, similar programs still exist.…

The farming industry has experienced several technological advancements throughout history that have had a profound impact on entire industries and countries. Mechanization, synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and the development of substitute commodities have transformed agricultural systems and threatened the existence of certain farming sectors.…

New research published in Quaternary Science Reviews reveals that Aboriginal people lived on Barrow Island, located off the coast of Western Australia, for thousands of years before rising sea levels cut off the island from the mainland.…

During eclipse season, the Sun, Earth, and Moon align, allowing for the Earth and Moon to cast each other into shadow. A faint lunar eclipse is set to occur on March 25, visible from various parts of the world, followed by a total solar eclipse on April 8 that will sweep across North America.…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, social media platforms faced an influx of far-right and anti-vaccination communities spreading dangerous conspiracy theories. These included false claims about vaccines being a form of population control and the virus being a “deep state” plot.…

The dominance of the English language in global scientific communication presents challenges for scholars from non-English speaking regions. They must decide whether to publish in English for global visibility or in their native language to make their work accessible locally.…

The digital world we live in today is larger and more interconnected than ever before. Social media has become an integral part of our lives, with over 5 billion users worldwide.…

The stability of planetary systems has long been a subject of interest for physicists. While the rules governing the orbits of two celestial bodies are well understood, the dynamics become much more complex when a third or more bodies are involved.…

Australia’s eSafety commissioner has issued legal notices to several major tech companies, including Google, Meta, Telegram, WhatsApp, Reddit, and X (formerly Twitter), demanding information on their efforts to protect Australians from online extremism.…

A significant portion of Australians are currently excluded from digital connectivity, which deprives them of the social, educational, and economic benefits it provides. This digital divide has prompted discussions about creating an inclusive future for artificial intelligence (AI).…

The explosion at the Moura No 2 underground coal mine in Queensland on August 7, 1994, resulted in the tragic deaths of 11 miners. This incident served as a catalyst for significant changes in safety practices across all types of mines in Australia during the late 1990s and early 2000s.…

Living on the International Space Station presents unique challenges for astronauts, including the inability to do laundry due to water scarcity. However, here on Earth, washing clothes is a significant part of our daily lives.…

Boeing, the renowned American aerospace company, has long been associated with safe air travel. Alongside its European competitor Airbus, Boeing has dominated the market for large passenger jets since the 1990s.…