Apes vs snakes: Who would win?
How did ancient primates evolve resistance to cobra venom? We ask an expert.
Who's afraid of cobras? Not gorillas and chimps! Recent research has shown that an ancient ancestor of chimps, gor...
Cosmos Briefing
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Do you know how to make good decisions?
Probably not… but here is how you can improve.
COVID-19, climate change, renewable energies... we have to make tough decisions every day and it isn't always easy. N...
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Alan Duffy: a passion for science
Outgoing RiAus Lead Scientist Alan Duffy chats about astrophysics and science communication.
From staring at the night sky in Northern Ireland to now directing the Space Technology and Industry Institute at Swi...
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Want to get into backyard farming?
Is urban agriculture just a nice idea, or a plausible reality?
With half of the world’s population now living in cities, a number that is projected to reach two-thirds in the comin...
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A year of Cosmos
What is it like behind the scenes at Cosmos?
When it comes to big science news, 2021 really delivered. Between Delta, COP26 and billionaires in space, this year h...
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In the aftermath of COP26, what have we learnt?
Business and individual states are taking the lead on climate action in Australia, according to e...
The much-anticipated 26th UN Conference of the Parties – COP26 – is over, and the response to its agreement is mixed....
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Science as written: The Best Australian Science Writing 2021
We hear from three of BASW 2021’s writers about their stories, why they write about science, and ...
Now in its 11th year, The Best Australian Science Writing is an annual collection of – that’s right – the nation’s be...
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Australian Academy of Science welcomes new head
Nanotechnology pioneer is first Australian of Indian heritage to lead peak science body.
Australian National University Distinguished Professor Chennupati Jagadish has been named as the next president of th...
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Nature, food and kinship
How has the unique Australian landscape shaped foodways, plant use and kinship systems among Abor...
Bringing Aboriginal food and plant knowledge to a new audience Most people know that Australia is home to many uni...
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Soil carbon sequestration: how will it work?
How much carbon can we farm back into the earth?
Soil carbon sequestration seems like a win for everyone: it improves soil quality, removes CO2 from the atmosphere, a...
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Let's talk about genetics and disease
Genomic data promises incredible insights into disease risks, but careful frameworks are needed t...
Being told you are genetically predisposed to disease is scary - what does it even mean? Genetics and disease are hig...
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John Long: The life of a fossil hunter
Palaeontologist John Long speaks to Danielle Clode, author of a new kid’s book about his incredib...
Australian palaeontologist Professor John Long has spent a lifetime expanding knowledge of ancient animals, especiall...