Underwater volcano creates huge floating islands of rock, disrupts shipping
By Simon Redfern, University of Cambridge
Floating pumice.
Jeff Butterworth
A team of scientists from the UK, the US, Australia and New Zealand have modelled the fate...
Couvade syndrome: why some men develop signs of pregnancy
By Arthur Brennan, St George's, University of London
Harry Ashby, the 29-year-old security guard who was signed off work with morning sickness, cravings, a growing...
Attention all Martian satellites and rovers – a comet is coming
By Monica Grady, The Open University
As every good marketing manager knows, value for money is a major driver for the success of a product....
Are those damned Americanisms really American?
By Baden Eunson, Monash University
From time to time, Australians complain about the apparent encroachment of Americanisms in our language, and the Brits seem none...
The best currency for an independent Scotland would be Norway’s krone
By Piotr Marek Jaworski, Edinburgh Napier University
Scotland’s referendum debate has so far centred mainly on practical issues and medium-term choices like currency, new...
Health Check: what to eat and avoid during pregnancy
By Clare Collins, University of Newcastle and Michelle Blumfield, University of Newcastle
As soon as women announce “I’m having a baby!”, the congratulations are quickly...
How trade agreements are locking in a broken patent system
By Hazel Moir, Australian National University
Ten years on from the Australia-US Free Trade Agreement, Australia is entering another round of negotiations towards the new...
Axing water overseer could leave regional Australia high and dry
By Stuart Khan
Summer is coming and, with it, dry conditions for many parts of Australia. While it may be difficult to imagine for city...
