How machine learning can help predict and manage avian flu outbreaks
The active and ongoing global spread of avian influenza virus has impacted more than 14…
How US social media firms are using American law to challenge global tech regulation
Social media platforms tend not to be that bothered by national boundaries. Take X, for…
The spring clock change may affect your mind and body longer than you realise
Twice a year, around a quarter of the world’s population dutifully reset their clocks. It…
how the ‘open science’ movement tackles scientific misconduct
In December 2001, a small but lively meeting in Budapest, Hungary, launched a whole new…
Discovery of a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age settlement in Morocco rewrites history
A new archaeological discovery at Kach Kouch in Morocco challenges the long-held belief that the…
How many types of insects are there in the world?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Wild marmots’ social networks reveal controversial evolutionary theory in action
It probably feels obvious that having a close friend can influence your well-being. But do…
Reliable science takes time. But the current system rewards speed
Lately, there have been many headlines on scientific fraud and journal article retractions. If this…
Everything you say to an Alexa speaker will be sent to Amazon – starting today
Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push…
Cuts to science research funding cut American lives short − federal support is essential for medical breakthroughs
Nearly every modern medical treatment can be traced to research funded by the National Institutes…