Binary star systems are complex astronomical objects − a new AI approach could pin down their properties quickly
Stars are the fundamental building blocks of our universe. Most stars host planets, like our…
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Understanding how Taylor Swift constructs her songs helps explain her phenomenal popularity
In 2023, Forbes published an article about Taylor Swift that included the following mind-boggling statistic:…
Could the latest ‘interstellar comet’ be an alien probe? Why spotting cosmic visitors is harder than you think
On July 1, astronomers spotted an unusual high-speed object zooming towards the Sun. Dubbed 3I/ATLAS,…
UK sanctions notorious people-smuggling gangs and their enablers in global crackdown
UK sanctions 25 targets at the heart of people-smuggling networks that drive irregular migration to…
Hard labour conditions of online moderators directly affect how well the internet is policed – new study
Big tech platforms often present content moderation as a seamless, tech‑driven system. But human labour,…
Climate disasters are pushing people into homelessness – but there’s a lot we can do about it
Almost half of all Australian properties are at risk of bushfire, while 17,500 face risk…
Creating make-believe teammates, competitors and coaches during play
The coach, the specialized equipment, the carefully tailored exercise regimen – they’re all key to…
MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today announced important new steps to…
Navigating harms on LGBTQ+ dating apps
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Grindr have become a ubiquitous part of modern dating…
How much can Jim Chalmers get out of the economic reform roundtable?
We’re now less than a month away from the start of the Albanese government’s “economic…