Minerals in hot springs performed a key chemical reaction for early life on Earth, new study confirms
The experiment involved custom-building a small chamber that simulated hot spring environments on early Earth.
Build to Rent will produce more homes for tenants, but not for those most in need
With the government’s legislation passing the senate, Australia has new tax concessions to drive the construction of rental ...
This summer will likely be wetter and warmer for most Australians, bureau forecast says
Get set for a hotter and wetter summer this season in Australia. The long-range forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology today ...
A new report links being homeless in Australia to dying 40 years early
The average life expectancy was just 46 for those who’d accessed homelessness services in the year leading up their death.
‘Unprecedented’ climate extremes are everywhere. Our baselines for what’s normal will need to change
A region’s climate is defined over periods of 30 years. In a world affected by global warming, we need new tools to improve ...
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Opposition Senate leader Simon Birmingham announces surprise retirement at election
Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would ...
The pink elephant test: what your visual imagination predicts about your ability to control your thoughts
Research shows people with more vivid visual imaginations may also be more prone to certain kinds of intrusive thoughts.
Australia’s electricity market is getting a big makeover – and these 3 changes will make it future-proof
Getting this right is important. It could secure jobs, lower bills, shore up industries, and help Australia unlock its full ...
We’re quick to limit kids’ screen time. Parents can also benefit from setting boundaries for themselves
With screens dominating family life, understanding the impact of parental screen habits on the health of the whole family can ...
View from The Hill: An ugly fracas in the Senate leads to suspension of Lidia Thorpe
Wednesday in the Senate saw one of the ugliest incidents in recent memory in that chamber. Which lead to Senator Lidia Thorpe ...
NZ urgently needs more psychologists – changing an outmoded training model would help
If the government is serious about addressing New Zealand’s shortage of psychologists, it needs to introduce practical job ...
Black Friday sales are on again. To score a genuine bargain, it helps to go in with a plan
Retailers leverage our ‘fear of missing out’ to encourage us to buy more. As a shopper, it’s important to design a strategy ...