Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Researcher claims CRISPR-edited twins are born. How will science respond?

  • Written by: Dimitri Perrin, Senior Lecturer, Queensland University of Technology
Researcher claims CRISPR-edited twins are born. How will science respond?Chinese scientist He Jiankui of Shenzhen claims he helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies.from www.shutterstock.com

Gene editing technology is revolutionising biology – and now twin human baby girls may be a living part of this story.

Today several media outlets report that a team of scientists in China has used CRISPR...

Read more …

Does everyone need eight hours of sleep?

  • Written by: Alexandra Hansen, Chief of Staff, The Conversation
does everyone need eight hours of sleep?How much sleep we need depends on us as individuals and varies by age. from www.shutterstock.com

Many of us try to live by the mantra eight hours of work, eight hours of leisure, eight hours of rest. Conventional wisdom has long told us we need eight hours of sleep per day, but some swear they need more, and some (politicians, mostly) say they...

Read more …

How a change in climate wiped out the 'Siberian unicorn'

  • Written by: Kieren Mitchell, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) & Centre for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage (CABAH), University of Adelaide
How a change in climate wiped out the 'Siberian unicorn'An artist's impression of Siberian unicorns (_Elasmotherium_) walking in the steppe grass on a cloudy day.Shutterstock/Elenarts

A mysterious shaggy giant species of rhinoceros – named the Siberian unicorn due to its enormous single horn – turns out to have survived in western Russia until just 36,000 years ago, according to research publ...

Read more …

Our long fascination with the journey to Mars

  • Written by: Paulo de Souza, Science Leader – Cybernetics, CSIRO
Our long fascination with the journey to MarsSigns of life on Mars? These are the tracks of NASA's Curiosity rover exploring the Martian landscape.NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS

It’s touchdown again on Mars, with NASA’s InSight probe due to land today. This latest mission will continue our exploration of much that is still unknown about the planet.

As seen from Earth, the big red dot in the...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. New research on nightclubs finds men do it often but know it's wrong
  2. The battle to be the Amazon (or Netflix) of transport
  3. For the first time we've looked at every threatened bird in Australia side-by-side
  4. We'll wait an eternity for the banks to fix themselves. Here's what we can do now
  5. Day One of minority government sees battle over national integrity commission
  6. One in five NSW high school kids suffers "severe" deprivation of life's essentials
  7. A brilliant artist whose life was rudely interrupted by colonisers
  8. how long should I wait between pregnancies?
  9. What are some of the challenges to Mars travel?
  10. Senate president Scott Ryan launches grenade against the right
  11. Labor's policy can smooth the energy transition, but much more will be needed to tackle emissions
  12. Why regulating facial recognition technology is so problematic
  13. Ambulance call-outs for pregabalin have spiked – here's why
  14. avoid, shift, share and improve
  15. Mindfulness can help PhD students shift from surviving to thriving
  16. Why Christians prefer classical music and non-believers like heavy metal
  17. how research works out what really leads to an increased disease risk
  18. Labor's 55-45% Newspoll lead adds to Liberals' weekend of woe
  19. Coalition pares back losses in late counting, as predicted chaos eventuates in upper house
  20. Victorian Labor's thumping win reveals how out of step with voters Liberals have become
  21. Labor has landslide win in Victoria
  22. The latest citizenship-stripping plan risks statelessness, indefinite detention and constitutional challenge
  23. how a dust storm, and hazardous air quality, can harm your health
  24. Building our own warships is Australia's path to the next industrial revolution
  25. Innovation could just mean a better kind of co-operation
  26. What skills does a cybersecurity professional need?
  27. Michelle Grattan on Labor's energy plan, and the government's anti-terrorism measures
  28. In the post-APEC scramble to lavish funds on PNG, here's what the country really needs
  29. does Victoria have Australia's lowest rate of public school funding?
  30. Friday essay: 50 shades of Shakespeare
  31. Why Canada's immigration system has been a success, and what Australia can learn from it
  32. Labor's battery plan – good policy, or just good politics?
  33. No, crying doesn't release toxins, though it might make you feel better... if that's what you believe
  34. Designing cities to counter loneliness? Let's explore the possibilities
  35. do I really need a specific shoe for a specific sport?
  36. Blocking Chinese gas takeover won't damage Australia's foreign investment pipeline
  37. Barley is not a random choice – here's the real reason China is taking on Australia over dumping
  38. Labor's energy policy is savvy – now is it scare-proof?
  39. Aboriginal health messages need to be made with us rather than for us
  40. How Australia’s Mandarin speakers get their news
  41. It’s still worth it for overseas students to study in Australia, but universities could be doing more
  42. China's legalisation of rhino horn trade: disaster or opportunity?
  43. Why we should remember Boorong, Bennelong's third wife, who is buried beside him
  44. Here's a tip that could make banks phenomenally successful: radical honesty
  45. Asians out! Not in this suburb. Not in this apartment
  46. Why Australian retailers should respect the past and rename their 'Black Friday' sales
  47. City water restrictions hurt our most vulnerable – especially women
  48. A decade after the invention of the smartphone, we're about to find out how we use our time
  49. With China-US tensions on the rise, does Australia need a new defence strategy?
  50. It's hard to think about, but frail older women in nursing homes get sexually abused too

Business News

How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Daily Magazine

How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

Growth presents a fundamental dilemma for architecture, engineering, and construction firms: expan...

What Makes an Aesthetic Clinic Worth Going Back To?

Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...

Elevate Your Morning Routine with Cafe-Style Coffee at Home with the Right Coffee Machine

There's something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just a bev...

Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...

NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

NDIS support coordination explained means understanding how a professional can help participants n...

When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

Divorce involves more than completing an online application. It can affect parenting arrangements, p...

How to Choose a Reliable Hot Water System Installer on the Gold Coast

Choosing a reliable installer is just as important as choosing the right hot water system. A qualifi...