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What to read this week: the persuasive How Flowers Made Our World
We shouldn’t dismiss flowers as merely ornamental – these blooms are world-changers, argues a vivid new book by David George Haskell. Michael Marshall is mostly convinced Source link
Macquarie University appoints interim AI chief
New AI programs coming. Source link
Iran reviews ceasefire plan as Gulf states say war poses ‘existential threat’
Strikes have not let up across the Middle East with targets in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia all coming under fire. Source link
The brain's cleaning system can be boosted to rid Alzheimer's proteins
A duo of drugs that boosts our glympathic system, which clears waste from our brain, also improves the removal of proteins associated with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease Source link
Ancient elephant bones reveal vivid details of a Neanderthal hunt
Researchers have re-analysed a set of elephant bones and a wooden spear found in Germany in 1948, which provide compelling evidence of Neanderthals’ big game hunting abilities Source link
Australian shares soar on Middle East ceasefire hopes
The local share market has its best day in almost a year after reports the US is seeking a ceasefire with Iran buoyed investor sentiment, and monthly inflation was softer than expected. Source link
NASA pivots to moon base, nuclear propulsion in expanded multi-billion-dollar program
NASA has cancelled plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and will instead build a $28.7 billion base on the moon’s surface. Source link
Breaking: Iranian visa holders temporarily barred from travelling to Australia
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says the war in Iran increases the risk some Iranians may not be able to leave Australia when their visa expires. Source link
Seconds before LaGuardia crash, controller cleared fire truck to cross runway
US investigators are working to determine which of the airport’s safety precautions failed and allowed the fire truck onto the runway, resulting in a collision that killed two pilots. Source link
Despite exciting racing F1's major talking point is on pit wall
Formula 1 has produced drama on and off the track in the early stages of the 2026 season, with focus squarely on the team principal roles of two teams. Source link