
Sheets of fungus could be used as eco-friendly fireproofing for homes
19 July 2023
Fungi can be pressed into thin sheets that resist fire by forming a protective coating of char, and they could be turned into fireproofing materials for buildings

19 July 2023
Fungi can be pressed into thin sheets that resist fire by forming a protective coating of char, and they could be turned into fireproofing materials for buildings

7 December 2021
A law intended to tackle anonymous trolls on social media is unlikely to stop online bullying, but it could allow Australian government ministers to continue a trend of suing their critics

18 February 2021
Plans by the Australian government to force digital firms to compensate news providers have pushed Facebook to ban news content in the country, as part of a fight that could have a global impact on media regulation

3 September 2020
In response to proposed laws requiring payment to news publishers, Facebook says it will ban Australian users sharing news content, which may be a test case for global regulation to follow

14 July 2017
Inspired by the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act, Malcolm Turnbull has proposed a new cybersecurity law to circumvent encryption – and he won’t be beaten by maths