Angus Dalton
Angus Dalton is the science reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.
US-Iran war live updates: Trump reveals oil ‘present’ from Iran; Israel claims it killed navy chief in strike; White House confirms it sent 15-point peace plan via Pakistan
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
- Angus Dalton and Sarah McPhee
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US-Iran war as it happened: US reportedly sends 15-point-plan to end war as Trump claims Iran gave him present related to Strait of Hormuz; Pakistan’s PM offers to host talks to end war
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
- Angus Dalton, Sarah McPhee and Alexander Darling
These 14 things help prevent dementia – and there may be a (delicious) 15th factor
Two new studies are scrutinising which foods keep our brain strong and nimble as we grow older.
- Angus Dalton
US-Iran war as it happened: Trump says Australia should join war; Iran threatens to target tourist sites worldwide; Fresh strikes in Tehran and Gulf states
Follow our rolling coverage of the Middle East conflict as the price of oil surges and fears of fuel shortages grow.
- Angus Dalton, Sherryn Groch and Ellen Connolly
This crisis kills 100 Australians a week. A solution might be in your pantry
New research has drawn a direct link between the biodiversity of the Australian bush, drug resistance and your favourite crumpet-topper.
- Angus Dalton
Man with suspected firearm in a Sydney brothel sparks six-hour stand-off
Police were called to an address on Sunday afternoon, where a long standoff ensued with a man believed to have a firearm.
- Angus Dalton
- Updated
- Weather
Flash flooding hits Sydney as heavy rain lashes the city
A slow-moving thunderstorm triggered almost 500 calls for assistance across the metropolitan region.
- Angus Dalton and Daniel Lo Surdo
These popular dogs can’t breathe or give birth properly. Why do we breed them?
The difficulties that blight pugs and French bulldogs are common in other breeds. However, flat-faced canines trigger strong emotional feelings because they resemble human babies.
- Angus Dalton
- Exclusive
- Science
Scientists mapped Sydney’s radiation. One busy suburb stands out
Soil samples and gamma ray readings have resulted in the first map of Sydney’s radioactivity.
- Angus Dalton
- Updated
- Crime
Two dead after alleged car theft and police chase across Sydney
A man has been charged over the deaths of two people whose car he allegedly crashed into while leading police on an hour-long pursuit.
- Christopher Harris, Riley Walter and Angus Dalton