‘Democratizing space’ is more than just adding new players – it comes with questions around sustainability and sovereignty
“India is on the Moon,” S. Somanath, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, announced…
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…
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,…
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,…
Do people click on links in Google AI summaries?
(Press Association via AP Images) Last year, Google introduced “AI Overviews,” a feature that displays…
Creating make-believe teammates, competitors and coaches during play
The coach, the specialized equipment, the carefully tailored exercise regimen – they’re all key to…
Navigating harms on LGBTQ+ dating apps
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Grindr have become a ubiquitous part of modern dating…
Everyone’s talking about the Perseid meteor shower – but don’t bother trying to see it in Australia or NZ
In recent days, you may have seen articles claiming the “best meteor shower of the…
Why it’s not a problem that dinosaurs are sold for millions of dollars – art historian
A juvenile dinosaur fossil, Ceratosaurus nasicornis, has sold at Sotheby’s New York for US$30.5 million…
Microbes in deep-sea volcanoes can help scientists learn about early life on Earth, or even life beyond our planet
People have long wondered what life was first like on Earth, and if there is…