
Earthquakes can be destructive for distant cities built on top of basins – now we know why
Flat basins are favoured places to build cities. But seismic waves can get trapped in these basins, putting cities at risk from distant earthquakes.
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Flat basins are favoured places to build cities. But seismic waves can get trapped in these basins, putting cities at risk from distant earthquakes.

In a cost-of-living crisis, eating enough fresh produce can be tough. But your pantry and freezer can help.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s approval rating has hit dire levels. Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson leads as preferred prime minister in federal Resolve poll.

One woman said her husband and his friends told her that, in Australia, police strip-search women who complain about domestic violence.

Vivid Sydney’s drone disaster shows why ensuring autonomous aircraft can perform safe, emergency landings must be a priority.

Despite a long history of being pro-choice, Pauline Hanson is adopting an array of Trumpian tactics – including trying to wind back abortion access.

Distrust in health care during infectious disease outbreaks can have devastating consequences. Here’s what we can do about it.

Israel’s airstrikes in the south of the country have damaged ancient Roman ruins, mosques, schools and churches.

Sleep can be one of the trickiest things for families. New research closely examines the relationship between sleep and screen-use in young children.

Dune flies have 41 different dance moves. Changing even one of them is rarer than you’d think.

Team sports like soccer or hockey can include situational pressures on specific positions such as goalies or anyone taking a penalty shot.

With entrepreneurial ambitions at an eight-year high in Canada, new research suggests the structure of a business matters more than the decision to start one.