Science

How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa displacing thousands

Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scientists warn Dozens of people drowned, hundreds had to be rescued and thousands were displaced when floods struck the coasts of west Africa last…

US court says Trump's 'censorship' visa policy likely violates free speech

A judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration immigration policy. This policy targeted foreign researchers and fact-checkers working on misinformation. The judge found the policy likely violated the First Amendment and APA. This…

New Zealand investors among those losing money in SpaceX price slump

SpaceX's share price slump is a reminder to New Zealand investors of the hype that can circle a new listing, commentators say.

Commentary: What science loses when T rex becomes a trophy

Once a scientifically important fossil enters a private collection, access for researchers is no longer guaranteed, says this paleontologist.

Fear and hope in Utah in the shadow of America's largest wildfire

People in Monticello, Utah have been tense and preparing to evacuate since shortly after the Babylon fire started June 26th (Image credit: Inciweb)

Toronto the orange: Wildfire smoke leaves city under dirty sky with no relief likely until Friday

Environment Canada placed Toronto under an orange-level air quality warning Wednesday due to wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario. That means a dirty sky is hanging over the city, blotting out distant landmarks. Some residents have…

Calls for datacentre moratorium, NDIS changes to reduce autism support, Argentina beat England in World Cup thriller

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here , and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletter Morning everyone. Anthony Albanese’s datacentre rallying call has prompted calls for a moratorium on…

Hopes bones in underwater 'time capsules' will unlock more prehistory

Scientists who have been finding fossils in SA's underwater caves are hoping they can give a window into environmental changes.

Bell builds ground station for satellite-to-mobile network

The Canadian telecommunications giant plans to launch space-based cellular service to better serve remote areas.

Researchers develop laser technology to test drinks for methanol

Adelaide University researchers have developed a way to use lasers to test closed alcohol bottles for methanol, which kills hundreds every way.

Govt moves to stem exodus from key Isro missions; at least 100 quit in past few months

Isro's Department of Space has introduced new rules for scientist resignations. These new regulations aim to prevent departures from key projects like Gaganyaan. The department now requires central directors to refer all such requests to…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX sinks below IPO price weeks after blockbuster listing