Glass Wings Blog: Science

3.5 kilometres underwater, scientists found a staggeringly energetic particle from outer space
A century after its discovery, scientists capture first confirmed footage of a colossal squid in the deep
A decade after the release of ‘The Martian’ and a decade out from the world it envisions, a planetary scientist checks in on real-life Mars exploration
A man scouring Google Earth found a mysterious scar in the Australian outback – and now scientists know what caused it
A mysterious comet is shooting through our solar system. Why are scientists so excited about 3I/Atlas?
“A place we’d rather not be:” Why Labor needs to listen to and respect the climate science
A weird phrase is plaguing scientific papers – and we traced it back to a glitch in AI training data
Abbott’s legacy, Trump’s playbook: Is the LNP planning science suppression 2.0?
Academic publishing is a multibillion-dollar industry. It’s not always good for science
AI can be a powerful tool for scientists. But it can also fuel research misconduct
AI chatbots oversimplify scientific studies and gloss over critical details — the newest models are especially guilty
AI will soon be able to audit all published research – what will that mean for public trust in science?
Albanese urged to ‘secure the future of science’ as CSIRO reckons with ongoing decline in funding
American science is in crisis. It’s a great opportunity for Australia to snap up top scientists
An annual roadshow is helping kids from remote Australia realise their dreams of becoming a scientist
Anxious scientists brace for Trump’s climate denialism: ‘We have a target on our backs’
Are you a top US-based scientist wanting to relocate to Australia?
Around 250 million years ago, Earth was near-lifeless and locked in a hothouse state. Now scientists know why
As Trump attacks US science agencies, ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred ushers in a fresh wave of climate denial in Australia
Australian scientist who alerted world that Covid is airborne wins top science prize
Australian scientists build quantum battery with instantaneous charge, 1,000-fold gain in storage
Baseload power generators not needed to guarantee supply, say science and engineering academies
The beach is an amazing place to teach kids about science. Here are 3 things to try this summer
Beaker Street Science Photography prize – in pictures
Black felt and a fake night sky: how scientists proved bogong moths use the stars to navigate to unknown lands
Can Citizen Scientists Avert Australia’s Biodiversity Crisis?
Can Scientists Harness the Magic of Mushrooms to Clean Up Polluted Landscapes?
Cape Town’s sewage treatment isn’t coping: scientists are worried about what the city is telling the public
Climate scientists are trusted globally, just not as much as other scientists – here’s why
Climate Scientists Raise a Middle Finger to Trump’s Censorship Efforts
Collection of 2000+ Free Science Images from the NIH
Completely New to Science: Botanists Stumble Upon Unique Exotic Flower in the Philippines
Conspiracy theory on methane-cutting cow feed a ‘wake-up call’, say scientists
Could we one day get vaccinated against the gastro bug norovirus? Here’s where scientists are at
Court rulings increasingly demand scientific certainty – but that’s not always possible
COVID-19 is “Airborne AIDS”: provocative oversimplification, emerging science, or something in between?
Cuts to key research facilities threaten Australia’s ability to be a global scientific leader
The deep sea scientist who didn’t see the ocean until he was 27
Do natural fabrics really keep us cooler in summer? Here’s the science
Does Science Fiction Shape the Future?
Elle Cordova: Can we please listen to scientists?
Emissions to impact: How climate science will hold fossil fuel companies to account
EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren't dangerous. We asked 30 scientists: Here's what they say
E.P.A. to Stop Updating Popular Database After Lead Scientist Criticized Trump
Every Scientific Empire Comes to an End
‘Everything is Country’: these 4 projects blend First Nations knowledge and science to rewrite our understanding of the past
Fake papers are contaminating the world’s scientific literature, fueling a corrupt industry and slowing legitimate lifesaving medical research
FDA bans Red 3 dye from food and drugs – a scientist explains the artificial color’s health risks and long history
The federal government wants to boost productivity. Science can help
For the first time, scientists observed the ‘hidden swirls’ that affect the flow of sand, rocks and snow
French Scientist Reportedly Denied U.S. Entry Due to Trump Criticism
Friday essay: Trump and Kennedy are destroying global science. Even Einstein questioned facts – but there’s a method to it
Get away, grizzly: why scientists are chasing bears with drones
Gina Rinehart’s apocalyptic visions for bush summits just the latest in a history of climate science denialism
Habitats Volume 2 (Optimistic Science Fiction & Fantasy)
How a Navajo Scientist Is Helping to Restore Traditional Peach Horticulture
How a new ‘Fishheart’ project is combining science, community and Indigenous art to restore life in the Baaka-Darling River
How a Sydney scientist became enamoured with the ‘Ferraris of the crustacean world’ – and discovered a new shrimp species
How do scientists estimate crowd sizes at public events – and why are they often disputed?
How do we understand life on Earth? An 18th-century rivalry charts the tension between two types of science ‘genius’
How scientists are hacking bacteria to treat cancer, self-destruct, then vanish without a trace
The human right to science is 76 years old. It’s a reminder for us all to be more curious
Hundreds of scientists issue emergency warning following 'catastrophic' shift in Antarctica: 'Nowhere on Earth is there a greater cause of uncertainty'
Iconic Antarctic species at risk amid 'regime shift', scientists say, with 'rapid and self-perpetuating changes
If ‘correlation doesn’t imply causation’, how do scientists figure out why things happen?
The importance of free software to science
In "Vaccine Nation", Raina MacIntyre reflects on science, misinformation and the threat to 200 years of progress
Indigenous knowledge merges with science to protect people from fish poisoning in Vanuatu
Insight: Brain drain? Trump cutbacks force scientists to seek jobs in Europe
‘It looks more likely with each day we burn fossil fuels’: polar scientist on Antarctic tipping points
‘It was our hope spot’: scientists heartbroken as pristine coral gardens hit by Western Australia’s worst bleaching event
‘It’s a nightmare.’ U.S. funding cuts threaten academic science jobs at all levels
It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia
Junk science, vaccine refusers and the return of smallpox: what worries one of Australia’s top epidemiologists
“Living lab” seeks citizen scientists to share home energy data, and help get consumer transition right
LLMs in Scientific Research: The Error(s) of Their Ways
Long COVID appears to be driven by ‘long infection’. Here’s what the science says
Make every whale count. Citizen scientists called to the coast
‘Mind-blown’: scientists discover sex reversal in kookaburras and lorikeets with cause unknown
Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide
The mountaineers and hikers collecting data in extreme environments that scientists can't reach
NASA is sinking its flagship science center during the government shutdown — and may be breaking the law in the process, critics say
The Nature of Our Power: A Conversation with Political Scientist Erica Chenoweth
New report reveals glaring gaps between Australia’s future needs and science capabilities
Nobel prize in chemistry awarded to scientists for work on ‘Hermione’s handbag’
The Nullarbor is riddled with wombat and rabbit warrens. Scientists are watching them from space
Nuns, scientists & microchips: An alliance to save Mexico’s achoque salamanders
Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures
‘One of the most important species for science’: how the humble fruit fly transformed 4 fields of research
One Year After Klamath Dam Removal, ‘There’s Just Fish Jumping All Over the Place’: Scientists Describe Improvements to Water Quality and Wildlife
Overhead power lines kill millions of birds a year. Scientists found a way to help cut the devastating toll
Paint me cool: scientists reveal roof coating that can reduce surface temperatures up to 6C on hot days
The paradox of democracy’s success: behavioural science helps explain why we miss autocratic red flags
Peter Dutton’s bid to politicise top science agency is ‘absurd’, former CSIRO energy director says
Physics for Cats
Physics wins, hydrogen cars lose
Problematic Paper Screener: Trawling for fraud in the scientific literature
The Real Reason People Don’t Trust in Science Has Nothing to Do with Scientists
Reliable science takes time. But the current system rewards speed
RFK Jr is wrong about mRNA vaccines – a scientist explains how they make COVID less deadly
Russia's interest in Antarctic oil exposed after Ukrainian scientist's arrest
‘Sad day for publicly funded science’: up to 350 more jobs to go at CSIRO
Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities. Fixing this benefits everyone
Science Must Decentralize
The science of beautiful buildings
Science says plastic bag bans really do work
Science 'storytelling' is desperately needed amid climate and biodiversity crisis, say researchers
“Science under siege:” US data cuts threaten climate modelling amid a misinformation maelstrom
Scientific American Loses Its Bold Leader
The Scientific Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Scientist wins peace prize for farmer-managed natural regeneration work
Scientists can now watch metal crystals grow inside liquid metal
Scientists collect unique sea creatures during voyage to East Antarctica
Scientists counted 49 ways Australia is destroying the ecosystems we hold dear – but there is hope
Scientists create new gel which can fix ‘unrepairable’ damage to your teeth in world first
Scientists create world’s first fully-3D printed microscope in under three hours
Scientists discover sperm whale ‘phonetic alphabet’
Scientists Discovered an Amazing Practical Use For Coffee Ground Waste
Scientists fear this ‘cute’ and ‘chonky’ flying fox could be one cyclone away from extinction
Scientists Have Made a Dark Discovery About Earth’s Oceans—Experts Call It a “Genuine Cause for Concern”
Scientists identify shared biological roots of long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome
Scientists issue grave warning over concerning discovery under massive ice shelf: 'We may see the devastating consequences'
Scientists issue warning after detecting concerning surge in infection in domestic cats: 'Should be closely monitored'
Scientists look to black holes to know exactly where we are in the Universe. But phones and wifi are blocking the view
Scientists made an unsettling discovery in the Antarctic. It's likely an omen.
Scientists make stunning discovery after examining how wildlife impacts agriculture: 'Reducing the need for chemicals'
Scientists make 'superfood' that could save honeybees
Scientists mapped the world’s rivers over 35 years. They found shocking changes
Scientists recommend limits on urban beekeeping to protect Australia’s native bees from honeybees
Scientists Responsibility Summit
Scientists rush to bolster climate finding Trump administration aims to undo
Scientists say they can now calculate the trillions in climate damage caused by fossil fuel giants
Scientists sound the alarm after finding thousands of seabirds dead on beaches: 'The message is clear'
Scientists stunned by striking behavior shift across hundreds of animal species: 'That is not always correct'
Scientists thought Great Barrier Reef doomed if global temperatures rise 1.5C – but a new study finds hope
Scientists Uncover Hidden Long COVID Cases, Tripling Previous Estimates
Scientists Unveil First Fully Biodegradable Battery: A Game-Changer for Sustainable Tech
Scientists warn that climate change could wipe out more than half of these beloved animals
Scientists worked with Warlpiri to track down bilby poo – and uncover clues to help conserve these iconic animals
Scores of climate experts condemn Trump climate report as “junk science”
The shameful attacks on the Covid inquiry prove it: the right is lost in anti-science delusion
“Shocking to watch:” Coalition told to accept science, move past lumps of coal and hatred of renewables
Show your working: how the ‘open science’ movement tackles scientific misconduct
Soil degradation threatens food supply and scientists are calling for action
Sunscreen myths: The real science behind sun protection
Tech companies claim AI can recognise human emotions. But the science doesn’t stack up
These parrots came to Los Angeles as pets – then went wild. Now scientists are unlocking their mysteries
These scientists felt powerless over the climate crisis – so they decided to do something about it
‘This Is Not How We Do Science, Ever’
Three scientists speak about what it’s like to have research funding cut by the Trump administration
To Save the Tiniest Turtle in North America, Scientists Are Rebuilding Bogs From Scratch
To survive climate change, scientists say protected areas need ‘climate-smart’ planning
Traditional owners and scientists worked together on ‘coral IVF’ projects. Here’s what we found
Trump cuts to have ‘chilling effect’ on climate science and ‘degrade’ Australia’s ability to forecast weather
Trump’s NOAA budget proposes eliminating funding for six Colorado climate and science labs
Trump’s war on climate science is pushing us into a dystopian future
Two in five scientists in our survey reported harassment and intimidation. Often, the perpetrators are inside the institution
UK scientist wins prize for invention that could help avert ‘phosphogeddon’
‘We are perilously close to the point of no return’: climate scientist on Amazon rainforest’s future
‘We can now explore any sea on the planet’: Aboard the ‘Odón de Buen,’ the largest scientific ship in Spain
We Need to Talk About the Billion-Dollar Industry Holding Science Hostage
“Weaponised incompetence:” Littleproud urged to meet scientists after “peddling climate denial”
“We’re going to miss the bus” if we wait for nuclear, says new chief scientist
Whale makes epic migration, astonishing scientists
Whales can live way longer than scientists had thought, with potential lifespans as much as double previous estimates
What is AI poisoning? A computer scientist explains
Who gets to do science? A demand for English is hurting marginalised researchers
Why do some clothes shrink in the wash? A textile scientist explains how to ‘unshrink’ them
Why Don’t People Return Their Shopping Carts? A (Somewhat) Scientific Investigation
Why scientists fear climate change could help Covid to thrive
Why “vibe physics” is the ultimate example of AI slop
Will American science become the "Hitler's gift" of the 21st century?
With Science ‘Tapas,’ Migrant Children Sample a World of Possibilities
Worried about turning 60? Science says that’s when many of us actually peak
‘The worst way of dying’: scientists urge coordinated effort to stop whales getting tangled
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