World News in Brief: Deadly China quake, Killings of Alawites in Syria, executions in Iran, CAR rights defenders, finance and food crises
At least 126 people were killed and 188 injured in the 7.1-magnitude quake in Dingri…
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Why do falcons have stripes under their eyes? The answer is more complex than we thought
Falcons are found worldwide, from the fast and slick hobbies to the large and powerful…
2025 will see huge advances in quantum computing. So what is a quantum chip and how does it work?
In recent years, the field of quantum computing has been experiencing fast growth, with technological…
Government crackdown on explicit deepfakes
Government to make creating sexually explicit ‘deepfake’ images a criminal offence Perpetrators to face up…
Gaza war: UN World Food Programme condemns Israeli attack on aid convoy
The WFP issued a statement on Monday condemning the attack insisting that its vehicles had…
New research reveals why some Australian dairy farmers are considering leaving the industry
You might think dairy farmers would be enjoying boom times. The dairy industry has been…
‘Famine conditions are spreading’ as Sudan’s crisis worsens: Security Council
Addressing the Security Council on Monday, Edem Wosornu, Director of the Advocacy and Operations Division…
Loneliness and social isolation are linked to specific proteins – new research
Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help…
What fan culture and mourning can teach us about grief
When a celebrity dies, there is often an outpouring of grief from their fans. This…
Microbes can colonize space, produce drugs and create energy − researchers are simulating their inner workings to harness how
After so many years learning how microbes work, researchers are now digitally recreating their inner…