The 8,000-worker town that was never built and what it tells us about the renewables vs biodiversity debate
Are major renewable energy projects being unfairly targeted by federal environment laws as some groups claim? We take a look at the numbers.
Fear killer robots? This expert believes you should be more worried about what AI is doing to your mind
While artificial intelligence promises to make life easier, the technology is already affecting our mental health and understanding of reality, warns one neuroscientist.
Deep listening scholar uncovering 'phenomenal' sounds like the heartbeat of a starfish
In the hustle and bustle of life, it's easy to forget to stop and listen. Diana Chester is recording ocean sounds for people to connect and listen to the environment.
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analysis:We're investing millions in 'Australia's moon landing'. Will it launch?
Facing several outstanding questions about the government's quantum computing investment, the treasurer is set to outline "guardrails" for government investing.
Menindee continues to grapple with fish dying in the Darling River. Why does it keep happening here?
Scientists say rotting dead fish from a massive fish kill at Menindee earlier this year may create a domino effect on water quality if oxygen levels in the river plummet again putting more fish under stress.
James Webb Telescope captures iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured the most detailed infrared images ever taken of the Horsehead Nebula, one of the most majestic and recognisable objects in the night sky, the space agency says.
Why Deborah still has roof temperatures around 50 degrees, despite spending thousands on cooling
An experiment finds dark-roofed homes in Western Sydney are recording roof cavity temperatures as much as 10 degrees warmer than homes with lighter shades.
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Wally the emotional support alligator is missing, suspected stolen and set free in the wild
Wally's owner Joie Henney says his pet went missing while on vacation and he fears the reptile had been stolen by pranksters, then set free in the wild.
Long wait on the cards for WA's giant climbing trees to reopen, despite government funding pledge
While $3 million will be put towards the Gloucester and Dave Evans Bicentennial Trees in this year's budget, locals and prospective visitors face a wait of at least 12 months for both tourist attractions to reopen.
Say goodbye to the 'little green tennis ball on a stick' — this is the future of virtual film production
What do Barbie, Dune, The Mandalorian and Melbourne's Victorian College of the Arts have in common? Using new cutting-edge technology to make films.
Huge fish believed to be giant sunfish washes up on SA beach
A huge creature of the deep estimated to be more than two metres long that washed up on a South Australian beach is "almost certainly" a bump-head sunfish, the state's museum says.
Three in four Australian children accessed porn before they turned 18. Here's how the government plans to tackle the problem
The government is pursuing age verification for online porn. It's going to be complicated. Everyone agrees kids shouldn't be able to access porn online. Stopping them is much harder than you might think.
The lonely job of a fire spotter in an isolated tower may soon be obsolete as AI cameras take over the task
Bushfire detection cameras that use artificial intelligence to recognise smoke are being installed at some Australian fire towers. They are replacing human fire spotters, scanning the horizon 24 hours a day.
In Iceland, there are almost no babies born with Down syndrome. It's raised concerns from disability advocates
Prenatal testing means some genetic conditions, like Down syndrome, can be identified in utero. But experts say it raises complex and challenging questions about how we value people with disabilities.
Why a surging gold price is driving renewed interest in its 'poor cousin' silver
With Australia holding the biggest share of the world's silver reserves, an 18 per cent price rise over the past six months has people talking — especially when it comes to the silver lining of technology.
Scientists racing to solve the mystery of why pilot whales lose their bearings
On the surface pilot whales appear to be the world's most poorly named mammal but scientists say there is likely more to their beachings than a radar that has gone awry.
A damning new report shows that women are still not being represented fairly in Australian galleries
Despite pledges made by major galleries to address gender inequity, male artists are still over-represented in solo shows in state and commercial galleries and major museums.