Analysis
Quantum Computing
Confused by the quantum computing race? It’s just like the Oscars
The government just bet $1 billion on one kind of quantum. But there are many other contenders in the race for the golden gong.
- by Angus Dalton
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The devastating animal pandemic of ‘enormous concern’ to human health
The outbreak has killed millions of birds and half a billion poultry. Increasing cases in mammals – from cattle to polar bears – has WHO worried.
- by Angus Dalton
Think this week’s been wet? It’s about to get turbocharged
A band of rain sweeping towards Sydney is forecast to deliver 150-millimetre downpours and flash flooding.
- by Angus Dalton
Analysis
Quantum Computing
Y2K was a flop. But Q-Day could really screw us over
Quantum computing accelerated on Tuesday with a $1 billion injection of government funding. But the rise of the tech poses a key threat to the way we live.
- by Angus Dalton
In an undiscovered cave, Josh came face-to-face with a human-sized skull
One of Australia’s most complete fossils to date has emerged from a labyrinth in regional Victoria.
- by Angus Dalton
Man charged with murder after stabbing in Sydney’s north-west
The fatal incident at a home in Quakers Hill was one of three serious stabbings in NSW within 24 hours.
- by Angus Dalton
Stabbed bishop returns to pulpit two weeks after alleged terrorist attack
Wearing an eye patch, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel delivers his sermon and sends words of comfort to his alleged attacker.
- by Angus Dalton
Man charged with 20 offences after alleged Central Coast rampage
Police officers, dogs, a helicopter and the tactical operations unit were mobilised to find and arrest the man.
- by Angus Dalton
Groundhog Day: A stubborn bout of rain is coming to Sydney
Monday will cap off a glorious run of sunny weather before a week of rain sets in, with the potential for heavy downpours by the weekend.
- by Angus Dalton
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Marine life
‘Pointless killing’: Tangled dolphin at Bondi dies days before shark net removal
A dolphin that died off Bondi Beach has become an unintended victim of this season’s shark net program.
- by Angus Dalton
Analysis
Space
Australia has a new astronaut. But what would it take to get her to space?
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who has graduated from the European Space Agency, is the first person to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag.
- by Angus Dalton