Using x-ray wavelengths, an international team of astronomers have confirmed that a mysterious type of dead star is rotating rapidly, and perhaps has a magnetic pull.

Researchers have discovered that the Milky Way is made up of distinct sections that spin in opposite directions at different speeds.

Our understanding of the laws of physics may be flawed, according to new research that shows electromagnetism fluctuates over time.

Supernova data suggests the expansion of the universe is accelerating.

Physicists have revealed a breakthrough technique that uses single photons to measure lengths as accurately as the laws of physics allow.

Scientists have taken the guess work out of opal mining by using tools to detect the radiation opals give off, research that could increase the industry's profitability.

A team of scientists have found that supermassive black holes are the source of high-energy cosmic rays that continuously hit Earth.

Stars with high heavy element content have less objects form nearby, according to research that gives clues on how to find more earth-like planets.

A new report has warned that mining is unsustainable in Australia, as minerals are running out and the environmental costs are increasing.

Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) are measuring how dissolved salts are affecting bubble coalescence (how bubbles merge). Now, while that might sound like an arcane and esoteric quest, the scientists believe the data they are collecting will be critical for testing theories on how air/solvent interfaces operate. This in turn may transform many industrial processes connected with soft matter systems (for example, emulsions, gels and colloids) and revolutionise biology.

Some ten years ago Professor Jim Williams set about investigating why it was that silicon’s structural properties changed when you stamped it. He wasn’t trying to solve a problem for industry, it was simply an interesting question. Now it looks like the original investigation has opened up rich new possibilities for the whole semiconductor industry.

Some ten years ago Professor Jim Williams set about investigating why it was that silicon’s structural properties changed when you stamped it. Now it looks like the original investigation has opened up rich new possibilities for the whole semiconductor industry.

A study of gold nuggets has revealed that they form deep underground, not where they are discovered, giving clues as to where to search for the precious metal.

Going into space may be one of the best things we can do to save our planet, and ourselves, according to Wilson da Silva.

An unidentified burst of radio energy has mystified astronomers and triggered a search for more of these bright flashes and an investigation into its cause.