Science

Richard Scolyer, acclaimed melanoma researcher who tried experimental treatment on his own brain cancer – obituary

Pathologist and athlete who was Australian of the year in 2024 underwent a bold experimental treatment after devastating brain cancer diagnosis At the peak of his career and fitness, the leading melanoma researcher, pathologist and athlete…

Can birds outsing traffic? Some are trying

New research from scientists at the Centre for Ecological Research in Hungary finds that some birds living in cities are changing their songs to compete with traffic and other urban noise.

Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59

Scolyer, who did pioneering work on immunotherapy, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023 Prof Richard Scolyer, the world-renowned cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, has died at the age of 59. Scolyer’s family…

Industry spurs novel research but may hurt ‘blue skies’ science: IIM study

Researchers analysed 11.1 million publications from across 1,639 STEM fields

NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry

Why one fund manager is 'nervous' about SpaceX list, but you'll probably get a slice anyway

Commentators say most people will get a slice of the company through KiwiSaver investment in funds that track indexes.

The Detail: Faultline discovery changes perception of Auckland

A scientist warns that an active fault-line in our biggest city could generate a magnitude-6.8 earthquake.

Armenia: Moscow, Meddling & the Mountain

Taline Papazian is a French Armenian political scientist and strategic affairs analyst covering Armenia and South Caucasus. She is also Director of the Armenia Peace Initiative Think Tank.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Becomes First Movie to Cross $1B in 2026

The first ‘Mario’ animated film earned $1.36 billion at the global box office in 2023.

Box Office: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Becomes First 2026 Release to Cross $1 Billion

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has crossed the $1 billion mark. It’s the first film of 2026 to hit that milestone. The animated adaptation of the hit video game was produced by Universal and Illumination in collaboration with Nintendo. The…

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Passes $1B WW, The First Pic To Do So In 2026

Illumination, Nintendo and Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the first movie to cross $1 billion at the 2026 box office, the pic doing so in its tenth weekend of release. With the latest hit, The Super Mario franchise now crosses…

BirdLife Malta Joins Call To Protect Two Of Albania’s Most Important Natural Sites

BirdLife Malta has joined environmental organisations and local communities in Albania in calling for the protection of two of the country’s most important natural sites: the Vjosa-Narta Lagoon and Sazan Island. The conservation NGO…