For making stars, it’s not just how much gas a galaxy has that matters – it’s where it’s hiding
Galaxies are often described as vast star factories, churning out new suns from clouds of…
Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defence system – an expert explains the technical challenges involved
The Trump administration’s recent announcement of a “Golden Dome” strategic missile defence shield to protect…
What Web Browsing Data Tells Us About How AI Appears Online
An iPhone displays Google AI Mode, an experimental search mode that uses artificial intelligence and…
Can you upload a human mind into a computer? A neuroscientist ponders what’s possible
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Why Meta is in trouble in Nigeria and what this means for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, was recently hit with three fines…
AI is now used for audio description. But it should be accurate and actually useful for people with low vision
Since the recent explosion of widely available generative artificial intelligence (AI), it now seems that…
An aerospace engineer explains the proposed nationwide missile defense system
President Donald Trump announced a plan to build a missile defense system, called the Golden…
Navigating growth: researchers use blockchain and AI to reclaim Europe’s inland waterways
The Douro River is one of Portugal’s best-known waterways. It flows through the region that…
Lifecycle of a research grant – behind the scenes of the system that funds science
Science funding is a hot topic these days and people have questions about how grants…
Evidence shows AI systems are already too much like humans. Will that be a problem?
What if we could design a machine that could read your emotions and intentions, write…