The oligarchic spectrum in Indonesia shows how economic power is translated into political dynastic power, says a University ...

It’s a perennial topic of conversation and even inspired the classic hit by Crowded House, Four Seasons in One Day – but why is Melbourne’s weather so changeable? Freak storms, heat waves and sudden ...

The first highly detailed anatomical study of the short-beaked echidna penis has demonstrated its innovative evolution, say experts from University of Melbourne ...

Indigenous scholar Marcia Langton rates Bill Gammage's exploration of Aboriginal land management, The Biggest Estate on Earth, as one of the great books.

At the heart of the Robodebt scheme was an algorithm that cross-referenced fortnightly Centrelink payment data with annual income data provided by the Australian Tax Office (ATO). And the idea was to ...

Re-patching the ozone hole is an environmental success story that's worth remembering as we work to contain climate change, say University of Melbourne experts.

Research shows that fear appeals in advertising can be effective in changing behaviour, but they need to be done well, says University of Melbourne expert ...

If this doesn’t ring a bell, here is a short clip of Kim Kardashian’s vocal fry. But it’s not just the Kardashians, other famous young women are renowned for vocal fry too: think Zooey Deschanel and ...

To improve Australia’s education system, we need to move away from the idea that the basic features of education are fixed, says University of Melbourne expert.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we’re learning more about the potential long-term impact of COVID-19 on the human brain. Globally, millions of people have contracted COVID-19 over the past few ...

University of Melbourne experts say Australia can’t rely on industry and charities to feed people during disasters - government must lead in food security.

New dating techniques, involving the University of Melbourne, reveal Australia’s oldest known, intact, Aboriginal rock painting – dating back 600 generations.