The most powerful tool in an astronomer’s arsenal is a lens – but not the kind you might think
Astronomers are living in a golden age of bigger and better telescopes. But even our…
Part of your brain gets bigger as you get older – here is what that means for you
I recently asked myself if I’ll still have a healthy brain as I get older.…
Chaos gardening – wild beauty, or just a mess? A sustainable landscape specialist explains the trend
If you’ve spent any time in the gardening corners of social media lately, you’ve likely…
Hype and western values are shaping AI reporting in Africa: what needs to change
News media shape public understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and influence how society interacts with…
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…
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…