Reports of a large great white shark near popular beaches in Maine have prompted a warning to beachgoers
Judge tosses convictions in 2002 killing of NBA star Chris Paul’s grandfather
A North Carolina judge has thrown out the convictions of four men in the death of Chris Paul's grandfather over two decades ago
City gets some relief days after water main break caused taps to run low
Water pressure is starting to improve for thousands of frustrated residents in a northern New Jersey city
3 firefighters hurt in blaze at century-old buildings in Salt Lake City’s nightlife hub
Officials in Salt Lake City say three firefighters were hurt after a fire broke out in buildings that date back more than a century in the city’s nightlife hub
All the buzz: US dog helps researchers identify bacteria that harms honeybees
Maple, a springer spaniel, is part of a project at a Michigan university focused on risk factors affecting the bees’ health One dog in Michigan hasn’t been content with merely belonging to the species famously known as man’s best friend. She has strived to be bees’ best friend, too. Maple,...
Stargazers prepare for meteor shower of the year as the Perseids peak
Yearly spectacle, most visible in northern hemisphere, is caused by Earth passing through debris of ancient comet It is time for stargazers to dig out the deckchairs to try to enjoy what is considered to be one of the best meteor showers of the year. The Perseids are expected to...
Is sunscreen really toxic? – podcast
For many of us, slathering on sunscreen to protect our skin in the summer months is a no-brainer. But recently social media has been awash with influencers airing their concerns about the potential dangers of this seemingly innocuous product. So is there anything to the claims that sunscreen is toxic?...
Biochar from human waste could solve global fertiliser shortages, study finds
Excrement contains nutrients needed for crop growth and a new source of them could cut farming’s huge CO2 output Charcoal made from human waste could help solve fertiliser shortages as well as reduce pollution and energy use, a study has found. Biochar is a form of charcoal made from organic...
Zooming right in: the vivid landscapes revealed in nanophotography – in pictures
Each year researchers at UQ’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology mark National Science Week with a photography contest to see who can snap the best image. Here are some of this year’s entries Continue reading...
How a Jamaican student invented a self-disinfecting door handle for hospitals: ‘Design that fits reality’
Today, Rayvon Stewart’s model is celebrated as a symbol of the Caribbean’s growing science and technology talent pool When the Jamaican university student Rayvon Stewart invented a workable model for a door handle that could disinfect itself after every touch, it was hailed as a potential gamechanger for hospitals, hotels...