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This issue, we’re discovering some incredible insects! Join us as we search for Christmas beetles and discover what it takes to name a species. If you’re looking for something more futuristic, why not learn about robot bees, or the Aussie …

Want a magazine with bite? This issue, we’re looking at venom! Meet the experts who milk snakes to make antivenom, or check out the lumpy stonefish and learn how it could help us fight worm infestations. We meet Australia’s cutest venomous …

This issue, we’re rethinking plastics! Join us as we explore the circular economy and explore technologies that turn plastic back into chemicals, enabling infinite recycling. Plus, we meet some amazing eco-hero critters that can eat plastic! If …

There’s nothing quite like having your very own pet! In this issue we explore the deep bond between humans and animals. Robotic pets are becoming more realistic, and we explore some of the newest models. On a serious note, find out about …

It’s time to explore our quantum future! Quantum physics is very strange, but a famous cat can help explain it all. Meanwhile, quantum computers will be immensely powerful – but how do they work, and will they ever power our laptops? And …

Who drew this cover? No one! It was generated by an artificial intelligence (AI). This issue, we look into AI art, and many other uses for AI technologies. Check out how AI is saving Australian reptiles from being smuggled, and find out …

This issue, we’re celebrating the International Year of Glass! We’ve got plenty of breakthroughs in glass recycling and ‘unbreakable’ glass to report on. And innovation is important – Earth may be running out of sand. If that makes you want …

Are you ready to travel through time? Explore ancient oceans in an underwater Jurassic Park. Or learn the secrets of the oldest living things as we investigate how to live forever. And we uncover some ancient fossils lurking inside your …

This issue, we're taking a closer look at taking a closer look! See how scientific imaging is uncovering bird evolution as it happens. Hear how researchers are turning science into music to reveal hidden patterns. Then, check out how a dentist …

Join us as we gaze at the stars! This issue, we’re seeing into space with different eyes. Find out what the sky would look like if you had superpowers. We peer into our galaxy’s past as Kirsten Banks explains galactic archaeology. Plus, …

We humans eat a whole lot of plants. This issue, we’re checking out the science, from plant to plate! We investigate whether tomatoes are fruits or vegetables, and give you tips on being a food adventurer. Want to know the science …

Find a soft patch of ground and lie down. This issue, we're watching the skies! Have you ever heard sayings about the weather? We look at one of the most famous. We also look at the invisible ozone layer that protects us from deadly radiation. …

Roar! We’re delving into dinosaurs this issue! Fossilised bones tell us a lot about prehistoric creatures, but plenty of other things get fossilised too. With all this new information, the way we draw dinosaurs is changing fast – we talk …

Put your paws together for our relatives, the mammals! From jaws to bums, learn how Aussie mammals eat and digest so many different things. You can also really dig into claws, the built-in tools for a bunch of mammals with different ways …

Join us as we uncover the mysteries of mathematics! Meet Karlie, a mathematician who looks at the stars. Mathematicians have been doing that for centuries, so look back and learn how maths and stars showed sailors the way home. We’ve got …

This issue, we’re looking at failure, and how overcoming it can lead to big successes. Did you know that the Hubble space telescope launched with blurry vision? Now, it’s the one of the best-loved spacecraft ever! Scientists sometimes …

Awesome, scary and super interesting – we’re talking natural disasters! Learn about Australia’s earthquakes, and why we avoid the biggest shakes. Then join us as we visit Pompeii, an ancient town preserved by a volcanic eruption. With eyes …

This issue we’re celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander science. CSIRO’s leading the charge – meet an expert in flooded forests, a man who’s making medicines and a champion of Indigenous STEM. We’ve got more Indigenous ingenuity …

Feeling cosmic? Join us as we learn about life in space! Right now, astronauts are up in orbit – but what do they do on the weekend? Humans aren’t the only astronauts either – let’s meet some space animals! And learn more about CSIRO’s work …

Sounds surround us everywhere we go – from big bangs to wispy whispers. These noises can tell a story about our world, such as the scientists monitoring rare birds with microphones. Sound needs a medium to travel through but that …