Rodent size goes rogue in the UK
French charm in the animated film Ratatouille helped lift the rat’s reputation but the heebies have hit hard after one giant creature was caught in the UK – but is widespread rat revulsion deserved?
French charm in the animated film Ratatouille helped lift the rat’s reputation but the heebies have hit hard after one giant creature was caught in the UK – but is widespread rat revulsion deserved?
The world’s worst earthquake in 14 years off the coast of Russia set off tsunami alerts in multiple countries and waves hit the coast of Russia and Japan – so how does Australia stay alert and safe?
The Australian Government has moved to ban young people under the age of 16 from having YouTube accounts as part of new social media reforms. Read how and when the new laws will start
AI is here and it’s a global game-changer but what are the rules and who decides them? What’s real and what’s fake is suddenly hard to spot – what do you think of this non-existent influencer?
Nine-year-old Chase Hoogsteden has been crowned QLD under-10 singles and doubles tennis champion just a couple of years after defeating leukaemia. Find out how tennis powered his recovery
A big cat expert has weighed in after footage claiming to capture a ‘panther’ in Victorian bushland went viral, boosting hopes among folklore lovers that tall tales are true – what do you think?
Part 1: Ticks. They’re small, thirsty and sometimes hard to spot, but if you do find a tick on yourself or your pet, don’t ever rip it out. Here’s how to safely remove one to start our explainer series
Honey from Australia’s stingless ‘sugarbag’ bee has been found to have amazing antimicrobial properties, meaning it could be used to heal infections. But what gives it its amazing power?
The US President claiming a total ceasefire as hostilities continued in the Middle East recalled a cautionary quote nearly a century old that reminded Mark Knight of the fragility of peace in war
A 900-year-old sword with strange markings from both the Christian and Viking worlds has been discovered in a river in the Netherlands. But how did it get there? And what was it used for?
A remarkable discovery has proved First Nations people were camping at much higher altitudes than previously thought during the last Ice Age about 20,000 years ago – where did they shelter?
Arguably the world’s most famous museum and officially its most-visited, the Louvre – a global symbol of art, beauty, culture and lasting history – was shut down this week … but why?
Humanity’s plastic problem is polluting our planet’s oceans, but what about our own internal waterways – our bloodstream? Find out how plastic is getting inside humans and animals every day
If inflaming every situation seems to be US President Donald Trump’s signature move, then immigration protests in Los Angeles struck the match in Mark Knight’s ‘Flaming Trump’ cartoon
Australian families may not be getting the sun protection they think they are as a raft of big-brand sunscreens test far below the advertised SPF in a shock new study – which ones pass the test?
The last meal of a sauropod that roamed the earth 95 million years ago has been identified from fossilised remains using advanced geothermal analysis. So what did the giant dinosaur eat?
Astronomers are baffled by the discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a small star, saying it throws into question what we know about space. But could there be more planets orbiting other tiny stars?
Look at any guide to the five food groups and you’ll find it loaded with examples of this powerhouse macronutrient – here’s 10 of the best and why they’re so good for your growing body and brain
Generations of Aussies started their working lives as 14-year-olds with jobs during holidays and weekends at fast food restaurants, drive-through and gas stations – will AI systems change all that?
Ancient Romans fought some of history’s most famous battles with a highly advanced weapon that mimicked the action of a machinegun, new research suggests after a remarkable discovery
A vast underground ‘treasure chest’ could change the global economy, with experts calling it one of the biggest finds in modern history as its estimated value prompts a precious metal meltdown
Solid Rock crescendoed this Reconciliation Week after Australian rock legend Shane Howard from Goanna and the Barayagal choir sang the classic tune from the top of the Harbour Bridge
We’re a nation of early adopters when it comes to embracing new technology – but a recent vox pop suggests the average Aussie has serious concerns about ‘spy AI’ features in this fashion accessory
12-year-old Ashley Cowan’s incredible rescue was one of 22 winch jobs the NSW Police Polair crew did in one day, saving lives in the worst floods on the NSW Mid North Coast in over 100 years
Two Bhutanese citizens have been permanently banned from visiting Uluru after they defaced ancient artwork on the sacred rock, causing deep distress to the Anangu traditional owners
Animal lovers have reacted with sadness after two bull sharks died at Sydney Zoo as some questioned whether such large fish species should even be confined to tanks – what do you think?
To his family, he was little Terry, an ordinary boy from Adelaide, but to the rest of the world he became known as the Mozart of maths and one of the smartest people alive – who is Terence Tao?
Little Zara is the first Australian child to get this life-changing cerebral palsy treatment in her hometown – sick children and their families have previously spent thousands to access it overseas
The Liberals and the Nationals made headlines with the announcement their long-term parliamentary coalition was over, but what does the split mean and why did they part ways?
