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Social media revamp likely after landmark $18b settlement

By Rob Nicholls Tech giant Meta will pay up to roughly US$18 billion, plus make major design changes to Facebook and Instagram, as part of a settlement it has agreed to

Sugar tax could ‘prolong life and prevent cavities’

A new study shows a 20 percent sugar tax could add years to human life and prevent millions of tooth cavities. Griffith University researchers say the tax could prevent

New ‘dragon’ lizard discovered in Thailand

A new species of lizard has been found by researchers in western Thailand. The dragon-like reptile has been named Acanthosaura syrax, based on the dragon Syrax in the

NASA finds Moon impact site for Musk’s SpaceX craft

NASA has identified and captured images of the crater formed on the Moon from the crash of part of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Falcon 9 craft. Images released this week show

China preparing Moon mission to find ancient ice

By Richard de Grijs How do you explore a place where the Sun never shines? China’s space program will soon embark on one of the most innovative lunar exploration

Submerged lakes and rivers found in Great Barrier Reef

Before it became submerged around 7000 years ago, Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef was a “vast coastal plain” rich with rivers, lakes and estuaries. This existed at

Major study links coffee habit to healthier bodies

A new study has linked habitual coffee consumption to healthier body composition and enhanced sex hormones. Research by the University of Oulu found the benefits of

Skin alone cannot detect if your washing is dry

Kate Poole and Felix Aplin It’s a cold winter afternoon and you’ve just brought the washing in. Suddenly, you pause. Are these clothes a bit damp? In the laundry

Tickling is a cross-cultural screaming sensation

By Anina Rich We’ve all been tickled. We all know our ticklish spots, and we all know how we respond when these are tickled: helpless laughter, attempts at escape,

Some good news for moderate wine drinkers

A major study of alcohol consumption has confirmed the long-term health dangers but also found some good news for moderate wine drinkers. The study, reported by Science

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