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Bats get fat to survive hard times. But climate change is threatening their survival strategy
World-first highly cave-adapted wasp discovered in Nullarbor Caves
eSafety boss wants YouTube included in the social media ban. But AI raises even more concerns for kids
A carbon levy on global shipping promises to slash emissions. We calculated what that means for Australia’s biggest export
Hauntingly familiar? Why comparing the US strikes on Iran to Iraq in 2003 is off target
Sharks freeze when you turn them upside down – and there’s no good reason why
Why the US strikes on Iran are illegal and can set a troubling precedent
Light as a feather nanomaterial extracts drinking water from air
Global warming is changing cloud patterns. That means more global warming
Technology to enforce teen social media ban is ‘effective’, trial says. But this is at odds with other evidence
Not one, but four – global study reveals the hidden species diversity of bluebottles 
Bribe or community benefit? Sweeteners smoothing the way for renewables projects need to be done right
Is Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, right? Can dancing or twerking really bring on labour?
As the federal government fumbles on nature law reform, the states are forging ahead
Overhead power lines kill millions of birds a year. Scientists found a way to help cut the devastating toll
Australian citizens in Iran and Israel are desperate to leave. Is the government required to help?
New study shows rapid cloud loss contributing to record-breaking temperatures
Jaws at 50: how a single movie changed our perception of white sharks forever
Robot eyes are power hungry. What if we gave them tools inspired by the human brain?
‘Guerrilla rewilding’ aims for DIY conservation – but it may do more harm than good
Saving species starts at home: how you can help Australia’s 1,000 threatened invertebrates
Sharks come in many different shapes and sizes. But they all follow a centuries-old mathematical rule
How high can US debt go before it triggers a financial crisis?
Colonisation cleared 95% of these woodlands – Indigenous cultural burning is bringing it back
New research shows Australians see influencers as major sources of misinformation
Ancient termite poo reveals 120 million-year-old secrets of Australia’s polar forests
When new dads struggle, their kids’ health can suffer. Tackling mental distress early can help
What is uranium enrichment and how is it used for nuclear bombs? A scientist explains
Iran war: from the Middle East to America, history shows you cannot assassinate your way to peace
Decades on from the Royal Commission, why are Indigenous people still dying in custody?
AI overviews have transformed Google search. Here’s how they work – and how to opt out
In most mammals, one gene determines sex. But 100 million years ago, platypuses and echidnas went their own way
The Jack’s Law expansion is a symbolic step – it’s not a solution to knife crime
A reversal in US climate policy will send renewables investors packing – and Australia can reap the benefits
Is regulation really to blame for the housing affordability crisis?
Jacaranda, black locust and London plane: common street trees show surprising resilience to growing heat in Australia
Australia’s government is pledging better protection for our vulnerable seas – but will it work?
9 myths about electric vehicles have taken hold. A new study shows how many people fall for them
For the first time, fossil stomach contents of a sauropod dinosaur reveal what they really ate
How Trump’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry
Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Western Sydney University researchers lead development of world-first AI-powered tool set to transform Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis and treatment
We tracked 13,000 giants of the ocean over 30 years, to uncover their hidden highways
Is black mould really as bad for us as we think? A toxicologist explains
Virgin Australia is coming back to the share market. Here’s what this new chapter could mean
The Top End’s tropical savannas are a natural wonder – but weak environment laws mean their future is uncertain
Outback’s inland sea presents rare opportunity in hunt for greenhouse gases
Unprecedented heat in the North Atlantic Ocean kickstarted Europe’s hellish 2023 summer. Now we know what caused it