Will Saturn's rings really 'disappear' by 2025? An astronomer explains
Nov 13, 2023 12:31 pm UTC| Science
If you can get your hands on a telescope, there are few sights more spectacular than the magnificent ringed planet Saturn. Currently, Saturn is clearly visible in the evening sky, at its highest just after sunset. Its...
Nov 13, 2023 12:23 pm UTC| Science
When landing on the surface of the Moon, astronauts can become spatially disoriented, which is when they lose sense of their orientation they might not be able to tell which way is up. This disorientation can lead to...
Is some of the body that collided with Earth to form the Moon still recognisable inside our planet?
Nov 13, 2023 12:23 pm UTC| Science
Scientists have dated the birth of the Solar System to about 4.57 billion years ago. About 60 million years later a giant impact collision between the infant Earth and a Mars-sized body called Theia created the...
Many physicists assume we must live in a multiverse – but their basic maths may be wrong
Nov 10, 2023 14:39 pm UTC| Science
One of the most startling scientific discoveries of recent decades is that physics appears to be fine-tuned for life. This means that for life to be possible, certain numbers in physics had to fall within a certain, very...
Earth has many objects in orbit but definitely only one Moon – despite what some people think
Nov 10, 2023 14:37 pm UTC| Science
Big Brother has always chosen its contestants for entertainment value rather than for intellectual debate. This was recently highlighted in a discussion started on the programme by dental therapist Chantelle, who suggested...
How do bacteria actually become resistant to antibiotics?
Nov 08, 2023 12:01 pm UTC| Science
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversations experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions. What doesnt kill me...
Cobalt nanoparticles could become a significant player in the pursuit of clean energy
Nov 06, 2023 03:34 am UTC| Science
To help address climate change, we urgently need to transition to clean energy. The energy sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, which are the primary drivers of global warming. Our research...
There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well
Political donations rules are finally in the spotlight – here’s what the government should do