science (general)

The Science Quiz | SI-derived units

Questions: 1. X is the derived unit used to measure solid angles. 1 X is roughly 3,283 square degree...

science | 6 months ago

Astronomers unravel the mystery of the 'Dragon's Egg' nebula

Two large stars residing inside a spectacular cloud of gas and dust nicknamed the "Dragon's Egg" neb...

science | 6 months ago

Astronomers unravel the mystery of the 'Dragon's Egg' nebula

Two large stars residing inside a spectacular cloud of gas and dust nicknamed the "Dragon's Egg" neb...

science | 6 months ago

Newfound genetic variant that causes Parkinson’s shows a way to beat it

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that progresses relentlessly. It gradua...

science | 6 months ago

Newfound genetic variant that causes Parkinson’s shows a way to beat it

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that progresses relentlessly. It gradua...

science | 6 months ago

Post-surgical infections more likely due to skin bacteria than hospital bugs, study finds

Health care providers and patients have traditionally thought that infections patients get while in ...

science | 6 months ago

Post-surgical infections more likely due to skin bacteria than hospital bugs, study finds

Health care providers and patients have traditionally thought that infections patients get while in ...

science | 6 months ago

Scientists are grasping at straws while trying to protect infant corals from hungry fish

South Florida researchers trying to prevent predatory fish from devouring laboratory-grown coral are...

science | 6 months ago

NZ treaty may allow people to sue on ‘behalf of whales’

In a groundbreaking declaration earlier this month, Indigenous leaders of New Zealand and the Cook I...

science | 6 months ago

The Science Quiz | Cholesterol

Questions: 1. Cholesterol is a type of sterol, which is a class of organic compounds with the formul...

science | 5 months ago

The Science Quiz | Cholesterol

Questions: 1. Cholesterol is a type of sterol, which is a class of organic compounds with the formul...

science | 5 months ago

Injury rates for Musk’s SpaceX exceed industry average for second year

Injury rates at SpaceX facilities continued to exceed an industry average in 2023, according to a Re...

science | 5 months ago

Injury rates for Musk’s SpaceX exceed industry average for second year

Injury rates at SpaceX facilities continued to exceed an industry average in 2023, according to a Re...

science | 5 months ago

 Future Skills at Monash College and Microsoft partner to transform tech education with AI

Future Skills Monash College has today announced a collaboration with Microsoft, to educate and prep...

technology | 5 months ago

Blue whales make comeback near the Seychelles after 60 years

Blue whales are fascinating animals. At 24-30 metres in length (longer than a basketball court) they...

science | 5 months ago

Understanding of Earth's flowering plants blossoms in genome study

Flowering plants - from corn, wheat, rice and potatoes to maple, oak, apple and cherry trees as well...

science | 5 months ago