How next-generation photovoltaics could contribute to electricity storage
Due to the falling price of silicon solar cells, as well as their manageable size, the sight of solar panels on household rooftops...
Cerebral small vessel disease: new treatment possibilities for the little-known condition affecting millions of people
Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), which notably increases the risk of stroke and cognitive disorders, is estimated to affect more than 5 million...
New Premier for Victoria Chosen
Deputy Premier of Victoria Ben Carroll arrives at Victorian Parliament House in Melbourne, Australia on July 28, 2026. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty ImagesThe Victorian Labor...
Victorian Premier Resigns as Leader Amid Internal Pressure
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaks to media during a press conference at Victorian Parliament in Melbourne, Australia, on June 19, 2025. AAP Image/Diego...
Berlin Pride: ISIS still inspires terrorism in Europe – but who carries out these attacks?
On Sunday, July 26, German police shot dead the suspected perpetrator of a car-ramming attack on Berlin’s Pride march, which had left one...
Making scientific knowledge free for all
Scientific research publishing is a particularly lucrative industry. The most recent estimates suggest that it generates around 19 billion US dollars (or 16.67...
Composting and water cremation: how the eco credentials of alternatives to burial add up
There’s a growing interest in alternatives to traditional burials as well as making the process more environmentally friendly in many countries. For many...
Nato Ankara Summit: why only a federal, unified EU can mount its own credible military defence
For the US’ allies, Nato summits have largely become a matter of damage control and evading the wrath of Donald Trump. With Washington’s...
The mystery behind what killed Botticelli’s muse: has a 550-year-old medical case been solved?
Simonetta Vespucci is probably one of the most painted women of the Italian Renaissance. Sandro Botticelli is widely believed to have used her...
