How gross is your water bottle?
Many schools are already plastic free and reusable drink bottles are much better for the planet, but health experts say there’s a nasty surprise inside if we don’t keep our cool keepers clean
Many schools are already plastic free and reusable drink bottles are much better for the planet, but health experts say there’s a nasty surprise inside if we don’t keep our cool keepers clean
Australia’s most complete ichthyosaur fossil has been unearthed in outback Queensland, with the seven-metre long skeleton set to reveal new secrets about the ancient marine predators
In what might be the world’s most expensive case of auto FOMO, one car-lover has spent a staggering sum on a Ferrari with a one-of-a-kind paint job – would you drop this kind of coin on a car?
Two years after phones were banned at public schools, young Australians admit handing over their device hasn’t been easy – but they also say it’s been very positive for this important reason
Rain, rain, go away … or not? Aussies are braced for more downpours as yet another huge rain system looms over the east coast, with the big wet hitting one state – is your region affected?
Astronomers have discovered what is thought to be the largest black hole in the history of space and the ‘over-massive’ find could rewrite accepted theories of the origins of the universe
More than 74,500 students have registered for the fifth annual Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee as cricket legend and father of two Pat Cummins shares why childhood literacy hits so close to home
Saturday’s battle of the birds dealt a further blow to the ‘Pies and their supporters as Mark Knight’s cartoon foreshadowed, as the Adelaide Crows broke the back of their own Collingwood hoodoo
Thousands of students across the country are getting real time feedback on their work from an AI ‘study buddy’ and their teachers say it’s a positive – but not all experts are convinced
Never used a landline? That might all change as families prepare for Australia’s social media reforms to take effect by dialling back to a retro favourite – here’s why landlines might become big again
Nearly 30 per cent of coral cover between Proserpine and Cape York has vanished in a single year, but scientists remain buoyed by reef’s proven resilience as annual findings are released
Ever wondered if fossils are buried in your backyard? Hidden prehistoric treasure is probably more common than you think – this National Science Week, find out what to do if you find a fossil
Space veteran and Apollo 13 legend Jim Lovell has passed away peacefully at the age of 97 – discover why his name will forever be written in the stars as a true hero of early space exploration
From classroom spelling to stand-up stardom, comedians explain why tomorrow’s funny bone needs more than artificial intelligence to flourish as nearly 60,000 students join the PM’s Spelling Bee
Running from August 9-17, the events in this year’s National Science Week are sure to appeal to wildlife warriors, tech-lovers and space enthusiasts alike. Here are our top picks around Oz
There may be lots of different cooking oils in your pantry, but did you know some are better for you than others? Find out which are the healthiest and which should be avoided
Teachers across Australia have flocked to register more than 51,000 students for the annual Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee as NAPLAN results highlight ongoing foundation literacy challenges
Australia’s first homegrown rocket launched in Queensland before crashing back to Earth just 14 seconds later. Find out why the brief lift off was deemed a huge success despite not reaching orbit
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