Amalyah Hart

is a science journalist based in Melbourne.

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Life February 17, 2024

Music studies could unlock our evolutionary history

A new study of audience members’ physical response to a concert supports the theory that music has played a pivotal role in human evolution.

Life March 19, 2022

How prepared is Australia for its next big earthquake?

As well as providing vital insights into the risks from future earthquakes, Australia’s most sophisticated seismic network, run by Melbourne University, may also have a role to play in climate change mitigation.

Life June 17, 2023

Insect studies evolve AI consciousness

Neuroscientists are increasingly convinced insects have subjective consciousness. The findings are meaningful for the evolution of artificial intelligence and raise serious ethical questions.