Nicole Ferentsev 9/23/26 Nicole Ferentsev 9/23/26

The Quest for Heatproof Chickpeas

A graphic interview with UQ crop physiologist Dr Millicent Smith on heatwaves, chickpea superheroes, seed vaults, AI matchmakers, and the race to grow crops that can thrive in a changing climate.

Alex . 9/8/26 Alex . 9/8/26

The history of trigonometry

We have all heard of the three trigonometric ratios that describe how the length of a triangle’s sides relates to the size of its angles. These ratios and the math behind them didn’t appear out of nowhere. They emerged over the course of history as their use evolved and the math behind them changed. So, where did trigonometry come from?

Alex . 8/25/26 Alex . 8/25/26

The sweet science of sugar

We have probably all heard at some point in our lives that sugar is bad for our health. We’ve been told that it can contribute to diabetes and other diseases. But what does it actually do to our brains and bodies, and why is it so bad for our health?

Alex . 7/30/26 Alex . 7/30/26

Celebrating the life of Stephen Hawking

It is said that we are standing on the shoulders of giants: brilliant minds who pushed the boundaries of human knowledge to expand our understanding of the world. One such great mind is Stephen Hawking whose discoveries in astronomy and physics continue to shape the scientific world today.

Alex . 7/21/26 Alex . 7/21/26

Bean there, done that: the science of coffee

We have probably all heard that coffee, or caffeine, is addictive. We have all been told that drinking coffee is a bad thing and all in all that caffeine has negative effects on the brain. But is it true?