Science and Technology

Newly discovered fossil footprints indicate two different ancient human relatives walked upright around a muddy lake in Kenya.

Researchers of a new study into how a type of PFAS breaks down in the environment say their findings underline the need to better monitor a wider range of "forever chemicals".

Using hundreds of samples of fossilised faeces, vomit and intestinal contents, alongside bones and footprints, researchers traced the rise of the dinosaurs over millions of years.

The origin of the strange clearing, which is still visible today, was detected by a scientist trawling through satellite data.

Researchers have calculated the greenhouse gas impact for a single knee replacement in a Melbourne hospital is equivalent to a 914-kilometre car trip.

The icebreakers have been invited to expand their use of Hobart as part of a push by the Tasmanian government to capitalise on China's growing interest in Antarctica.

While many people may think they have "excessive flatulence", research suggests lots of farts are a sign of a healthy gut.

Ryden has gone from flunking class to looking forward to graduating after his teacher suggested he join his high school's unique automotive class.

Scammers using artificial intelligence can take a few seconds of your voice or image and create a deep fake in a matter of minutes.  The results can be convincing enough to fool even your own family.  It’s made spotting online fraud much more difficult.  Cyber safety educators say we are too trusting as a nation and need to learn to become more cynical and develop the habit of questioning everything.

The 1975 blockbuster Jaws told the story of the hunt for a gigantic, bloodthirsty, rogue shark that attacked numerous swimmers at a fictional beach resort in the US. Its repercussions are still being felt nearly 50 years later.

Year nine student Caleb Lawrence is using his skill set to fix electronic devices to be sent to churches, orphanages and any countries that need help.

The largest survey of Australia's freshwater fish suggests about one third should be listed as threatened species.

Vehicle-to-grid charging promises to save households money and get more value out of EV batteries. Here's how to take advantage of "V2G".

A group of engineers have invented a protective coating for concrete pipes that could help drastically reduce the presence of fatbergs — congealed masses of oils, grease and sanitary items – that block the sewer system.

Areas that had multiple fires prior to 2019–20 had greater biodiversity losses when Black Summer fires hit compared to areas that had burnt once or not at all beforehand.

Employees could be monitored at work or subjected to discrimination during recruitment if there is not appropriate oversight of artificial intelligence in the workplace, according to unions. But Australia's peak business body has cautioned against introducing further regulation that could prevent local businesses from having a "competitive edge".

Woolworths says it wants to roll out its smart shopping trolleys to more stores to help people budget their shops better. Smart carts overseas have helped increase the average customer spend by 6 per cent.

Scientists behind a study of carbon dioxide within bubbles from Antarctic ice cores want policymakers to adopt an earlier baseline for global warming.

Does disconnection with the ground cause us to become sicker? That's the idea behind the practice of "grounding" or "earthing" which is growing in popularity. We separate the science from the nonsense. 

An aeronautical group wants to deploy cargo airships to outback Queensland, but is it doable and safe? Transport experts weigh in.