Science & Technology

Space

Trump’s AI alien after UFO claims

US President Donald Trump has caused a stir by posting an AI image of himself with an ‘alien’ after the release of government UFO files, despite no real proof that aliens have ever been found

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Aussie teen’s historic solo flight

A Victorian high-school student has become the youngest female pilot to break a world record with her impressive solo fight – raising thousands for charity in the process. Here’s why she did it

Animals

World’s largest fish caught in Cambodia

A giant stingray weighing a whopping 300kg and measuring 4m long has been caught by Cambodian fishermen – and released back into the Mekong River

Health

Extra-curricular kids happier and healthier

Children who play sport, learn an instrument or even just muck around with friends after school are more likely to feel happier and healthier than kids who are parked in front of a screen

Science

Deadliest snakes could save lives

Among the world’s deadliest snakes, Australia’s eastern brown and scaled viper could soon enjoy a popularity surge as a protein in their venom significantly slows patient blood loss after injury

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Health

What makes a healthy milk drink?

The huge rise in food allergies and intolerances has transformed milk into a ‘choose your own adventure’ beverage – but how do plant-based milks compare with cow’s milk for healthy kids?

Ask Healthy Harold

Time to ‘unmask’ tobacco industry

Tobacco companies knowingly target young people with addictive products, but this World No Tobacco Day, Healthy Harold is applauding Australian teenagers rejecting smoking and vaping

Animals

Roos’ upside-down evolution in Oz

Australia’s nickname as the land Down Under may be closer to the truth than anyone knew, as new research suggests that the ancient kangaroo’s story of survival was a surprising mouthful

Health

60,000 Aussie kids for health push

Meet 40 Aussie children and teens who have shown remarkable bravery and resilience. Their stories and health challenges may one day help improve every child’s – and our nation’s – future

Animals

Through Sir Attenborough’s eyes

Forty species bear his name and he fears rats more than gorillas – the one and only Sir David Attenborough turns 100 after half a century of bringing our planet into the homes of everyday people

UPDATEDJust for Fun

Willy Wonka, eat your heart out

Roald Dahl’s ‘pure imagination’ finds a spiritual home in Australia as Cadbury’s massive $150 million project to build the ultimate chocolate experience is unanimously approved by council

Animals

Fresh hope to save Aussie frogs

With Save the Frogs Day happening this week, let’s make some noise by exploring why these ‘ribbeting’ creatures risk extinction – and discover what is being done to protect these heroic hoppers

Health

How healthy is supermarket juice?

An analysis of 70 popular fruit juices sold in supermarkets has uncovered some major difference and dietitians suggest we give some the chop – find out if your favourite juice makes the cut

VIDEOScience and Technology

Robot runner trips over start line

A half-marathon in China saw more than 300 robots race – including one that smashed the human world record – but the rehearsal that didn’t go to plan for one clumsy bot in this epic fail

Explainers

Today, AI changed Google forever

The days of struggling for the right search terms and opening multiple tabs to complete simple online tasks could well be over as Google rolls out a virtual ‘personal assistant’ within its browser

History

Giant echidna hiding in museum

Scientists had been scratching their heads for almost 30 years as to why no fossils of Australia’s extinct giant echidna were being found in Victoria – until two researchers looked closer to home

Just for Fun

Megaship five times size of Titanic

The world’s largest cruise ship has opened for bookings, dwarfing the Titanic and aiming to make history once it begins sailing the high seas – see the size comparison and sneak a peek

UPDATEDSpace

‘Textbook’ splashdown for Integrity!

The crew of Artemis II has splashed down in the Pacific in the Integrity shuttle as NASA and the world celebrate humankind’s triumphant return to the moon in historic far side mission VIDEO

VIDEOAsk Healthy Harold

Busy brains drive science of sleep

Healthy Harold reveals the amazing science behind sleep as World Health Day 2026 approaches. Discover why kids need up to 11 hours of snooze time each night and why some dreams feel so real

VIDEOAnimals

How having a dog improves health

If you already have a doggo you could probably name at least 10 ways they make life better but having a pooch also provides a real health boost, especially for kids – here’s how their love helps us