News in Science
Last updated 19/12/2008Latest News In Science
The Large Hadron Collider didn't create a black hole, but it generated a lot of public interest in particle physics (Source: Christian Hartmann/Reuters)
Science year in review: 2008
The News in Science team will be taking a break during the Christmas-New Year period, but you can still enjoy the following highlights from 2008.more'Science year in review: 2008'
Friday, 19 December 2008
Scientist calls for robot ethics rules
Ethics guidelines are urgently needed to control the growing use of robots in caring for children and the elderly, says one UK robotics expert.more'Scientist calls for robot ethics rules'
Friday, 19 December 2008
Leukaemia sirens seduce healthy cells
Leukaemia cells use powerful chemical signals to lure healthy blood-forming stem cells into their cancerous lairs, where they lose their power to make healthy blood cells, say US researchers.more'Leukaemia sirens seduce healthy cells'
Friday, 19 December 2008
Wishful thinking on carbon targets?
The 5% carbon pollution target set by Australia would only help avert catastrophic global warming if the target was adopted by all countries, says one scientist.more'Wishful thinking on carbon targets?'
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Holes in earth's cloak lets the sun in
The earth's protective magnetosphere has two large holes that are letting in disruptive solar winds, say scientists.more'Holes in earth's cloak lets the sun in'
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Head-banging hammers the brain
Led Zeppelin's immortal song 'Dazed and Confused' might well have been a clinical observation on the state of their audience's brains, say Australian researchers who have found over-enthusiastic head-banging can cause mild brain injury.more'Head-banging hammers the brain'
Thursday, 18 December 2008
2008 cooler, but world still warming
The past 12 months have been cooler than previous years, but longer-term trends show the world is still warming due to climate change, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organisation.more'2008 cooler, but world still warming'
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Dark energy pushing universe apart
X-ray measurements of distant galaxy clusters confirm theories that dark energy is forcing the universe to expand infinitely, say scientists.more'Dark energy pushing universe apart'
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Rare tree lobster in a class of its own
When it comes to stick insects it seems you really can't judge a tree lobster by its cover, a new study finds.more'Rare tree lobster in a class of its own'
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Global methane levels move upward again
Methane levels in the atmosphere have started to rise after almost eight years of near-zero growth, an international study says.more'Global methane levels move upward again'
Tuesday, 16 December 2008
In Depth
Last updated 18/12/2008Latest In Depth
Keeping time
Science Feature As the song says: "Time keeps on slipping". Now science is looking to the past to help us tell time in the future.more'Keeping time'
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Why do cold roast potatoes cause hiccups?
Ask an Expert One of the downsides of scoffing traditional leftover fare like cold roast potatoes is hiccups. So what causes these vexatious spasms?more'Why do cold roast potatoes cause hiccups?'
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Chameleon belief blends into background
Great Moments in Science The chameleon has a fancy knack of changing skin colour to suit its environment. Dr Karl reveals the reason why, but the cold-blooded truth might make you want to change colour.more'Chameleon belief blends into background'
Tuesday, 09 December 2008
Which office plants will clear the air?
Green Guru Volatile Organic Compounds are shed from plastic furniture and appliances in offices and end up in the air you breathe. Enter the humble potplant, which efficiently mops up airborn chemicals.more'Which office plants will clear the air?'
Monday, 08 December 2008
Tipple's status topples over proof
Great Moments in Science Alco-pops and other pre-mixed alcoholic drinks are cause for concern in the community. A century back it was absinthe that led the field in the social evil stakes. But Dr Karl reckons it's the same old problem.more'Tipple's status topples over proof'
Tuesday, 02 December 2008
HIV: a Nobel discovery
Science Feature It's been 25 years since scientists isolated HIV. We trace the history behind this profound discovery that changed our understanding, treatment and prevention of AIDS.more'HIV: a Nobel discovery'
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Redheads' 'extinction' explanation splitting hairs
Great Moments in Science As if blondes and redheads don't get enough stick, now they're apparently facing extinction! But Dr Karl isn't so sure and has gone searching for the roots of the story.more'Redheads' 'extinction' explanation splitting hairs'
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
How much of hunger is hormonal?
Ask an Expert How much of hunger is hormonal and how much is linked to the nervous system? What are the receptors and how do they act?more'How much of hunger is hormonal?'
Thursday, 20 November 2008
How to deal with a green office skeptic
Green Guru We would love to know how the ABC deals with the skeptics and creates a green culture at work.more'How to deal with a green office skeptic'
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Regrowth mystery reborn
Great Moments in Science If you're only as old as you feel then are you as old as your body? The idea that body cells regrow every seven years should be an accurate guide, right? Wrong! Dr Karl can sense it in his bones.more'Regrowth mystery reborn'
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Games
Backyard Birdwatch
Australia's second National Bird Survey is currently being conducted by Birds Australia. The aim is to make an inventory of all bird species across Australia.
Power Plant
The beauty and symmetry of plants has attracted the attention of mathematicians for centuries. Some of the factors that organise plant structures, and therefore contribute to their beauty, are the consequences of relatively simple algorithms - mathematical rules which describe plant development.
Quizzes
PodcastGreat Moments in Science
Celebrating all sides of science, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki investigates sublime moments of deep thought to the most arcane and bizarre research imaginable:
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