Chimps can carry their deceased infants for months. Scientists are now closer to finding out why
Warning: this story contains an image that some may find distressing Among the fascinating behaviours observed in chimpanzees…
Heavy Fermions Emerge At Atomic-layer Interface
A research team led by the University of Osaka has directly observed an unusual heavy-fermion state forming at…
The Fossil Fuel Turning Point
In that spirit, COP30 stimulated coalitions under the Global Climate Action Agenda, such as the one that organized…
Five moons, one image. Photographer captures view of this week’s crescent Moon and Jupiter. Look closer to see how good this shot really is
Did you see this week’s meeting of the crescent Moon and Jupiter? Both Mars and Jupiter are currently…
Drones photograph two rare fin whales as they migrate north along WA’s coast
Two separate sightings of rare fin whales has delighted researchers and ocean lovers alike on Western Australia’s South…
Petal Windows Affect Flower Microbe Abundance
Some flowers have petals with small semi-translucent sections. Research in New Phytologist reveals that these “windows” alter the…
Dutch engineers replaced a bike path with hollow panels made from recycled plastic; after 1 million rides, the trial reported 50–70% lower carbon emissions, and rain storage stayed below half capacity | World News
AI-generated representative image showing a modular bicycle path made from hollow recycled-plastic panels in the Netherlands. Credits –…
Arctic Sea Ice Shrinks to Its 2026 Minimum
This story is an update to the Arctic sea ice feature in our World of Change series, which…
Perth beaches reopened days after being deemed too unsafe due to whale carcass attracting shark frenzy
The Perth beach that drew mammoth crowds to see a washed up decomposing whale and the shark frenzy…
Countdown on for Lancefield Show
The countdown is on for this year’s Lancefield Show. Happening on Sunday October 18, 9.30am-4pm, you can expect…
A ‘super’ El Niño sets an ocean temperature record as aid groups prepare for the worst
“Godzilla.” “Super.” “Very strong.” There’s no shortage of superlatives to describe the El Niño pattern brewing in the…
APOD: 2026 October 7 – Supernova Remnant Pa 30
Explanation: “Happy New Year!” No, wait, this is not a fireworks display. This image shows Nebula Pa 30,…