AI deepfakes threaten democracy and people’s identities. ‘Personality rights’ could help
How much is your voice worth? It could be as little as roughly A$100. That…
How businesses and consumers can protect themselves against digital supply chain disruptions
Digital supply chain disruptions are becoming increasingly common, with a recent notable increase in cyberattacks…
Science lifts the curtain on the history of European puppet theatre
Professor Didier Plassard is a leading scholar in theatre studies and puppetry at Paul-Valéry Montpellier…
Extreme heat silently accelerates aging on a molecular level − new research
What if extreme heat not only leaves you feeling exhausted but actually makes you age…
How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop
The typical adult in the UK spends nearly two hours on social media per day.…
Robo-companion: humanoid robot gets chatty to help elderly hospital patients
A hospital in central Paris has had an unexpected helper: a full-sized talking humanoid robot.…
Tech companies’ proposed new safety codes won’t protect all kids online
In July last year, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, directed tech companies to develop…
When did our ancestors start to eat meat regularly? Fossilised teeth get us closer to the answer
For decades, scientists have been learning more about the diets of early hominins, particularly their…
How are clouds’ shapes made? A scientist explains the different cloud types and how they help forecast weather
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Out-of-balance bacteria is linked to multiple sclerosis − the ratio can predict severity of disease
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the brain…