Why Australia's policies fail Indigenous women facing violence
A new analysis argues that known, effective measures to curb family violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women remain unimplemented.
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Dingo Debate Intensifies: Management Choices Will Decide Their Future
As the debate over dingo management grows louder, the choices made now will determine the species' future.
Medieval shared graves often lacked biological kin, DNA shows
Ancient DNA from 142 medieval Scandinavians reveals that people buried together were frequently not close relatives, reshaping assumptions about family graves.
Biology's Math May Be Quantumlike, Even If Biology Isn't Quantum
A new perspective suggests the mathematical structure of biology mirrors quantum mechanics, even though biological systems are not actually quantum.
Simpler soil test tracks DNA-bound phosphorus from microbes
A cheaper, easier method for measuring DNA-bound phosphorus in soil could help researchers understand how microbes recycle a nutrient essential to agriculture.
How shared information helps animal groups evade danger
A new review highlights how social brains let flocks and schools coordinate escape responses.
Tropical Trees Switch to Night Breathing to Survive Drought
Some tropical trees conserve water by absorbing carbon dioxide at night, a trait that could inform drought-resistant forestry.
First Direct Images of Spin Waves Inside a Nano-Oscillator
Direct imaging of magnetization dynamics in a spin Hall nano-oscillator could guide the design of energy-efficient microwave sources for wireless communication.
DIY Air Filters Cut Classroom Pathogen Risk, Study Finds
Homemade filtration units can meaningfully lower airborne particle levels in classrooms, offering schools a low-cost option as cold and flu season approaches.
Ancient Australian fossils link oxygen to early complex life
Fossils from 1.7-billion-year-old rocks in Australia suggest the earliest eukaryotes already depended on oxygen, supporting a long-debated hypothesis about the rise of complex life.
Blood test could tell if baby infection is bacterial or viral in 15 minutes
A rapid blood test could spare feverish babies from unnecessary antibiotics by distinguishing bacterial from viral infections in 15 minutes.
WA Police facial recognition trial shows strong results, ethical questions remain
Australia's first live facial recognition trial by Western Australian Police delivered strong results, but the source raises doubts about whether it was an ethical success.
Cartoon asks what it takes to make a cell look its best
New Scientist's weekly cartoon from Twisteddoodles turns cell biology into a lighthearted lesson in presentation.
Phage Tail Variations May Predict Broader Bacterial Killing
New research suggests that subtle differences in bacteriophage tails could help identify phages able to kill more bacterial strains.
Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe Simulator Teaches Quantum Concepts Without Math
A new game-based simulator from SUNY Polytechnic Institute lets students grasp quantum mechanics principles through tic-tac-toe, bypassing complex matrix algebra.
UK announces new military space squadron to protect satellites
Britain's latest move underscores a growing international race to develop military space capabilities.
Artemis II Astronauts Glover and Wiseman Take on Emeritus NASA Roles
The two record-setting lunar voyagers will advise and mentor NASA teams as the agency prepares for Artemis III and beyond.
New Scientist Asks: Faster Stairs and the Real World
A New Scientist column raises two open questions about stair-climbing speed and the nature of perceived reality.