Humanoid robots can sprint and box – but the real test is doing the laundry
At the recent World Humanoid Robot Games 2026 in Beijing, robots sprinted, boxed, played football…
Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?
Microbes from space have fueled the plots of science fiction mainstays like “Project Hail Mary”…
Discovery of ancient DNA from antelope fossils in South Africa opens a new window on the past
Over the past 50,000 years, many of the world’s large mammals have gone extinct. Until…
Are jumping castles safe? An amusement ride safety expert explains
On Saturday, five children were hospitalised after two separate incidents in which jumping castles were…
Research reveals scammers’ tactics – and how to defend against them
Imagine matching with someone on a dating app who seems to have it all: charm,…
Trump is proposing a US Space Academy – if created, it could blur the lines between NASA and the military
During a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Aug. 28, 2026, President…
How ‘hyperselection’ is making modern life efficient, pleasant – and boring
It’s difficult to imagine a song like Queen’s 1975 Bohemian Rhapsody topping the charts today.…
Earlier volcano warnings could mean more false alarms – but they could also save lives
Whakaari/White Island’s sudden eruption in December 2019, which killed 22 people and severely injured 25…
Will AI save or ruin democracy? It depends on whether we allow computers to stand in for people
We seem to be caught in a loop that AI will either save or ruin…
Compared to driving, flying is extraordinarily safe – but why doesn’t it feel that way?
A commercial airplane crash can change how people behave long after the immediate tragedy. News…