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science November 15, 2025
As governments meet for COP30 in Brazil, the debate about the continuance of fossil fuels as a worldwide energy source threatens the very heart of the Paris Agreement.
technology August 16, 2025
Risks in the race to deregulate
ANALYSIS: As the government strives to fast-track a green transition and manufacturing revival, it’s crucial to avoid ceding control to private enterprise.
science July 19, 2025
Some of Australia’s most popular sunscreens have been exposed for failing to provide the advertised protection – and this in turn has revealed shortcomings in lab testing.
science April 26, 2025
Exclusive: BoM planned to charge for climate data
The Bureau of Meteorology made plans to charge for access to critical climate data but shelved the plan following concerns from scientists.
science February 1, 2025
Exclusive: BoM diverted hundreds of millions to cover cost blowouts
Tanya Plibersek has sought an ‘urgent briefing’ on the management of the Bureau of Meteorology after it was revealed it was using hundreds of millions of dollars in maintenance funds to cover cost overruns.
afl August 31, 2024
The contested science of head injuries in sport
Concussion studies by Australia’s top football codes have stalled amid scientific controversy over the causes of neurodegenerative diseases in players.
science July 13, 2024
Questions over Australia’s leading honey bee research
Almost two decades after winning the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science, a University of Queensland professor’s pioneering research into honey bee navigation has been called into question.
technology June 29, 2024
AI threatens scientific research with fake papers
The work of scientists in crucial fields such as cancer research is being undermined by the growing infiltration of academic journals by fake research papers.
technology June 29, 2024
Exclusive: BoM staff redirected to work for fossil fuel companies
The Bureau of Meteorology is facing internal dissent after it seconded forecasters from its overstretched aviation unit to provide contract services to mining companies.
