5 humanitarian STEM careers making major social impact
When we think of humanitarian and social impact careers, we often think of legal aid, education and social work-type gigs, yet there are a...
Taronga to focus on conservation and science at this year’s Vivid Sydney festival
Vivid Sydney and Taronga Zoo will be shining a light on the wonders of wildlife and endangered animals with Lights for the Wild.
The definition of the kilogram has been updated for the first time in 130...
For 130 years the kilogram has been measured against the 'Big K': a platinum and iridium alloy that should weigh exactly 1kg, but has degraded with time. From today, scientists have agreed on a new definition for the kilogram
Harvesting good data with digital agriculture
The next revolution in farming will be numbers-driven with the new fusion of digital agriculture with traditional farming.
What is economics? It’s much more than money
There's much more to economics than you might think; economists can work across fields like politics, health or communication, benefit from a generous starting salary and even change the world for the better.
Macquarie’s new Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences shows you how the world works
The new Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences at MQ is the only course of its kind in Sydney, teaching students modelling, problem solving & data analysis.
Oceans and climate change: we’re on a countdown
Finding a solution to global warming in time will require an understanding of the complex processes behind climate and weather, which affect oceans and climate change.
Win 2 tickets to the Dr Jane Goodall: Rewind the Future tour
We have two tickets to give away to the upcoming Dr Jane Goodall: Rewind the Future tour dates of your choice! Enter now.
How this geologist found her calling with QUT science
From studying a Bachelor of Science to completing her Master's degree, Kat Gioseffi is a seasoned QUT science student. Here's what she loved about studying at QUT.
Climate change is “fundamentally altering” young people’s identity
Confronting the realities of climate change can lead to overwhelming anxiety and grief, and of course, for those of us in high carbon societies, guilt.
What is forensic science really like?
Some jobs are shrouded in mystery, or eclipsed by stereotypes. We're breaking down what is forensic science with real-life forensic scientist, Dr Shari Forbes of UTS, and it's nothing like CSI.
VIDEO: The gender gap in STEM starts as young as 9 years old
Only 16% of Australian STEM professionals are women... but, why? Statistics from the Office of the Australian Chief Scientist show that that the gender...
Christmas, sorted: The ultimate STEM-themed gift guide
Stumped on what to gift a fellow STEM lover? Here’s a list of fun – and easy – Christmas-winning ideas.
Keen to save our insects? Here’s how to help scientists this summer
With the Aussie insect population declining fast, scientists are calling out for our help this summer.
STEM + wellness: 8 health apps you could work for one day
What jobs are there in health for computer science grads? Open your phone and start with your apps.