
Iran war: Tehran’s assertive rhetoric signals a new and dangerous phase in conflict
The US-Israeli war against Iran appears to be entering a new cycle of escalation.
Independent Analysis and Reportage

The US-Israeli war against Iran appears to be entering a new cycle of escalation.

The recent student protests in India reflect the difficulties faced by a middle class whose growth has slowed significantly in recent years.

Huachuma, the Andean cactus better known as San Pedro, contains mescaline, a psychoactive compound that alters perception and mood.

Tiny geolocators measure light levels and atmospheric pressure to reveal the migrations of small songbirds – including the yellow-rumped warbler, also known as a butter-butt – in unprecedented detail.

60 years of ‘Star Trek’: A cultural anthropologist on how the show’s “infinite diversity in infinite combinations” conception helped shape NASA’s vision of the future.

Radio spectrum is a critical but limited resource, but advances in technology are making it possible to share.

Jim Chalmers on Wednesday will release projections from the government’s Intergenerational Report to bolster Labor’s argument against One Nation’s Super proposal.

Medicine and technology may have advanced, but the dangers of the wilderness remain unchanged. The Oregon Trail game provides timeless tips on how to enjoy nature safely.

Athletic feats are impressive, but useful robots must be able to adapt, recover from mistakes and handle the unexpected.

Was my career choice inspired by Star Trek? Indubitably.

Insects are under threat partly because of man-made climate change, heatwaves and intensive farming.

Spaceflight can reproduce some changes associated with later life within weeks, offering clues about muscle loss, frailty and recovery.