Why do humans use ‘baby voice’ when we speak to pets?
You walk in a park. Children are playing, people are walking their dogs, and then…
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Households living near new pylons to save thousands on bills
Government reveals the communities in over 40 locations eligible for cheaper electricity bills Households near…
How do computers talk with voices that sound like people?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
A social media ban for Canadian kids sounds simple, but Bill C-34 has major limitations
Introduced in June 2026 by Canadian Culture Minister Marc Miller, Bill C-34 would ban social…
Wealth Tax Does Not Drive the Rich Away
– Advertisement – Wealth taxes do not automatically lead to the super-rich leaving the country.…
New tech adds phone tracking to license plate readers, associating devices with identifiable cars
Imagine that you share a ride to work with the same colleague most mornings. As…
David Lacey appointed UK Honorary Consul in Penang
Dr David Lacey has been appointed as the new British Honorary Consul in Penang, succeeding…
Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. My research helps explain why it was so destructive
Locals and officials in Colombia have begun a massive search and rescue effort to find…
Vitamin K shots stop internal bleeding in newborns. So why are some parents refusing them?
Babies aren’t born with enough vitamin K, which is essential to clot blood. This is…
Dolphins learn how to use tools to hunt for fish from their mothers
From spears and the invention of the wheel to smartphones and robots, human societies have…