Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight
When I imagine the future of space commerce, the first image that comes to mind…
A flexible lens controlled by light-activated artificial muscles promises to let soft machines see
Inspired by the human eye, our biomedical engineering lab at Georgia Tech has designed an…
Ancient ‘salt mountains’ in southern Australia once created refuges for early life
Salt is an essential nutrient for the human body. But hundreds of millions of years…
Hunters or collectors? New evidence challenges claim Australia’s First Peoples sent large animals extinct
Tens of thousands of years ago, Australia was still home to enigmatic megafauna – large…
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research
The COVID-19 mRNA-based vaccines that saved 2.5 million lives globally during the pandemic could help…
Smartphones manipulate our emotions and trigger our reflexes — no wonder we’re addicted
The frequency and length of daily phone use continues to rise, especially among young people.…
AI heavyweights call for end to ‘superintelligence’ research
I have worked in AI for more than three decades, including with pioneers such as…
I tried out a new version of Minecraft to see why environmental storylines help children learn
A new version of Minecraft aims to teach students about coastal erosion, flood resilience and…
Astronauts can get motion sick while splashing back down to Earth – virtual reality headsets could help them stay sharp
When learning about the effects of spaceflight on human health, you typically will hear about…
satellites and AI are helping count Africa’s wildlife
The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of the most remarkable natural spectacles on Earth. Each…