By Adam Smith, Adjunct Associate Professor in Marine Science, James Cook University
Gregory Andrews, Aboriginal Knowledge Holder
Steve Turton, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Geography, CQUniversity Australia
Until recently, the number of citizen scientists in Australia was estimated at between 100,000 and 130,000 people.
But this is a major underestimate. My survey of about 20 key organisations suggests there are likely more than a million in Australia.
There are only a limited number of professional (paid) scientists.…
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By John Femiani, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Miami University
The Iranian government uses the threat of sea mines to control access to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane that is vital to the global economy.
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By Richard Fuller, Professor in Biodiversity and Conservation, The University of Queensland
Rachel Oh, Research Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore
Citizen science offers people something simple but powerful: a reason to step outside, pay attention, and reconnect with the living world around them.
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By Flavie Waters, Research Professor, School of Psychological Science, The University of Western Australia
In 1619, a loud sound and a bright flash of light woke philosopher René Descartes from a dream. Was it divine revelation – or exploding head syndrome?
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By Amnesty International
A missile strike by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s authorities on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh that killed nine civilians – including four teenagers – must be investigated as a war crime, Amnesty International said in a new investigation. The strike, just before 2pm local time on 1 March on the Ramat Lehi neighbourhood, […] The post Israel: Iran’s missile strike that killed nine civilians ‘must be investigated as a war crime’ – new investigation appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Fishermen sort their catch before carrying it to shore near the Costa do Sol fish market in Maputo, Mozambique, January 10, 2025. © 2025 Phill Magakoe/AFP via Getty Images (Johannesburg) – Mozambican navy personnel appear to have unlawfully killed and injured fishermen in Mozambique’s embattled Cabo Delgado province on March 15, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today.Mozambique’s Defense and Security Forces, citing security concerns linked to the ongoing armed conflict in the region, have imposed restrictions on coastal movement and fishing in parts of…
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By GV Central Asia and Caucasus
The years 2020 and 2021 were among the most accomplished years of my life, because I had found my path and was on the verge of achieving all my goals.
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By Zachary Aman, Professor of Chemical Engineering, The University of Western Australia
Australians are being urged to switch to E10 fuel, as the US-Iran conflict continues to put pressure on diesel and petrol supplies.
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By Bernard Stewart, Professor, Paediatrics and Child Health, UNSW Sydney
The evidence shows nicotine-based vapes are likely to cause oral and lung cancer. We just don’t yet know how many cases it will cause.
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By Vinh Thai, Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain, RMIT University
Cocoa’s price hit an all-time high in 2024, but has plummeted since. Why aren’t we seeing cheaper chocolates on our supermarket shelves yet?
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