Birds Using Medicine to Protect Their Young
Medicine use was thought to be restricted to only a very small group of animals -…
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How AI Can Deepen Social Inequality
Artificial Intelligence and algorithms have crept into almost every aspect of our lives. And with such…
The Cosmic Web
Imagine all the galaxies in the universe are hanging like drops of dew on the threads…
The Huntsman Telescope
Today on The Daily we spoke to Macquarie University Astronomer Dr. Lee Spitler, who has a…
Meteor Showers of 2021
A New Year brings a new set of astronomical events to look forward to! Let's just…
The Cultural Origins of the NYE Fireworks
Every year at midnight on New Year’s Eve, cities around the world are lit up by…
The Great Conjuction of Jupiter and Saturn
This Monday on the Summer Solstice, backyard astronomers are in for a Christmas treat - a…
Algae-farming Fish are Domesticating Shrimp Swarms to Help Run Their F...
Humans have been domesticating animals for centuries. Many core industries such as agriculture wouldn’t exist without…
Making Diamonds at Room Temperature
Diamond is one of the hardest naturally occurring substances on the planet. It can be produced…
Vibrating Earthworms and Brain-Computer Interfaces
The idea of a human brain connecting directly with a computer sounds like science fiction. But…
Machine Learning and Bushfire Management
Drones and machine learning have been used to spot sharks off beaches. Our Producer Cameron Furlong…
Machine Learning and Shark Spotting
Sharks present an ever-present risk to Australian beach-goers. With the growing controversy surrounding shark-nets & drum…