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Over the course of her career Susan Scott has explored the fundamental question of how gravity relates to and shapes the universe. And, importantly, how we can formulate and discuss that force mathematically. Today, the Australian National University Distinguished Professor has been presented with the Australian Mathematical Society’s George Szekeres Medal in recognition of these […]

A UK study confirms that secondary students lack diverse role models for computer science, likely compounding the industry’s known challenges surrounding diversity and inclusion. “We know from existing data and research that girls are underrepresented in computer science qualifications,” lead author Billy Wong of the University of Reading tells Cosmos. “So we looked at the […]

Renewables look likely to be the cheapest energy source in Australia again next year, according to a draft of the new Gencost report from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the CSIRO. The report has been issued as political debate around the costs of nuclear energy heats up. The draft 2024-25 GenCost report finds […]

Weather scientists have used 3D scans to delve deep into the inner anatomy of hailstones, providing them with information that could help mitigate future hailstone damage. In a study published in Frontiers in Environmental Science, researchers in Catalonia have used computed tomography (CT) scans to investigate the cores of hailstones. “It is the first time […]

Bali is cleaning up its ocean of plastics. It was recently reported locally that the rise of convenience stores with shelves of plastic products to the replacement of the traditional banana leaf with the plastic bag, “Bali has embraced a version of modernity synonymous with waste.” Bali has a unique opportunity to address plastic waste by integrating […]

Hummingbirds, among the smallest birds on the planet, flap their wings at as much as 80 beats a second. And scientists have been studying how they get enough nectar to satisfy that energy demand. New research shows they use a combination of behaviours to extract nectar from flowers: “lapping” with specialised tongues and “sucking” by […]