Australia’s access to space services depends almost entirely on satellites owned and run by foreign governments and companies. In an increasingly uncertain world, having our own sovereign space technology is becoming even more important for security.

Evidence is mounting that a secret lies beneath the dusty red plains of Mars, one that could redefine our view of the Red Planet: a vast reservoir of liquid water, locked deep in the crust.

The cost of living has been dominating headlines this election campaign, but an ANU expert assures young people they can still vote for climate action.

Psychology researchers asked more than 5,000 Australians a simple question: what would change your mind about climate change? Their answers reveal both a warning and an opportunity.

Dr Dave Pasalich says parents also have an important role to play in addressing online bullying.

The “music” of starquakes – enormous vibrations caused by bursting bubbles of gas that ripple throughout the bodies of many stars – can reveal far more information about the stars’ histories and inner workings than scientists thought.

A new study reveals how much CO₂ was released to the atmosphere from the polar Southern Ocean in a period of rapid global warming between 18,000 and 11,000 years ago – and what factors were responsible.

Online mental health programs can be more innovative and less expensive than other types of therapy. But do they actually work?

We’ve all heard honeybees are in trouble – but what’s going on and what can we do about it? Beekeepers could have the answers.