Doing It For The Kids
When Professor Andrew Whitehouse started his career, autism research wasn’t really a thing. Now he’s WA’s Scientist of the Year for his work on it.
Particle: WA science. Done different.
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From the archive, first published 18 August 2025
No one cares about the grass (but we should)
All around the world, grassy ecosystems are being ignored – and we may lose them forever.
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From the archive, first published 9 March 2021
Fringe worlds: spotting a new planet from the suburbs of Perth
An international team of astronomers has confirmed the existence of a new planet – not inside our Solar System, but beyond it.
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From the archive, first published 3 April 2018
Understanding fast radio bursts
Astronomers are detecting a mysterious, powerful form of radiation blipping across space, and nobody’s quite sure why.
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From the archive, first published 27 March 2018
The future of social media and privacy?
Facebook turns 15 next year. What could another 15 years of Facebook look like if we continue down this path?
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From the archive, first published 24 September 2020
Want fast internet? It may come with some hidden costs
SpaceX's Starlink could be the answer to your internet woes but may come at a high cost – not just to the environment but to our understanding of the universe itself.
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From the archive, first published 3 July 2024
Are you Australia’s new Chief Scientist?
Looking for a new job? Applications are open to be Australia's Chief Scientist.
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From the archive, first published 15 June 2022
Ancient Pilbara rocks provide a glimpse into cradle of life on Earth
How did life begin? The answer may lie in the hot springs of WA's arid northwest.
Read the story: Ancient Pilbara rocks provide a glimpse into cradle of life on Earth
Particle 101: Office of AI
Australia’s newest venture aims to help the country keep up with the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
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