Why does Australia have earthquakes? The whole continent is under stress from distant forces
Last Saturday at 9:49am local time, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred about 50km west of…
Some pro athletes keep getting better as they age − neuroscience can explain how they stay sharp
In a world where sports are dominated by youth and speed, some athletes in their…
Education levels of major news outlets’ audiences vary widely
The American audiences of 30 prominent news sources vary dramatically in their levels of education,…
AI is about to radically alter military command structures that haven’t changed much since Napoleon’s army
Despite two centuries of evolution, the structure of a modern military staff would be recognizable…
Generative AI is not a ‘calculator for words’. 5 reasons why this idea is misleading
Last year I attended a panel on generative AI in education. In a memorable moment,…
Expressing gratitude isn’t necessary, but a little appreciation may still go a long way
Gratitude statements like “Thanks! You are so kind!” and “Thank you! What you did was…
Online reviews influence what we buy, but should they have that much power over our choices?
Imagine you’re looking to buy a new grill. You want to make sure you purchase…
Is mineral water ‘natural’ if it’s filtered? The debate gripping France today has raged since the 18th-century
A year ago, French newspaper Le Monde and Radio France broke a scandal in big…
Some people just don’t like music – it may be down to their brain wiring
When I ask a lecture theatre full of students how they would feel if they…
Whales and dolphins regularly hang out with each other – new study
As the annual humpback whale migration is underway with thousands of whales passing by the…