Why can’t we feel the Earth moving?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
How can we keep machines from reproducing social biases?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many fields in recent years, including the banking sector. There…
Fish ‘fingerprints’ in the ocean reveal which species are moving homes due to climate change
Species across the planet are on the move. Climate change has already caused more than…
AI use by UK justice system risks papering over the cracks caused by years of underfunding
More than a decade of underfunding by successive governments has left the UK’s justice system…
Your immune system attacks drugs like it does viruses – paradoxically offering a way to improve cancer treatment
When the first cells appeared on Earth approximately 3.8 billion years ago, viruses were already…
remedies on paper, gaps in practice
Deepfakes are forgeries of people’s faces, voices and likeness generated through artificial intelligence (AI). They…
A cold shock to ease the burn − how brief stress can help your brain reframe a tough workout
When you lift weights, walk up a steep hill or ride a bike, your body…
Nuclear in your backyard? Tiny reactors could one day power towns and campuses – but community input will be key
You might imagine nuclear power plants as behemoth facilities spanning hundreds of acres. Nuclear microreactors,…
1% of people don’t have sex. New research shows it may be partly genetic
Sex is important. Romantic, typically sexual, partnerships are often among the most central relationships in…
Who gets to do science? A demand for English is hurting marginalised researchers
Despite growing calls for diversity, equity and inclusion in science, a new study reveals how…