How the failures of AI can reveal its inner workings
Some say it’s em dashes, dodgy apostrophes, or too many emoji. Others suggest that maybe…
Australia’s cutest mammal is now Australia’s cutest three mammals
Australia is home to more than 60 species of carnivorous marsupials in the family Dasyuridae.…
Astronomy has a major data problem – simulating realistic images of the sky can help train algorithms
Professional astronomers don’t make discoveries by looking through an eyepiece like you might with a…
Plankton can investigate crime, affect the climate and influence science
Not much attention is paid to plankton because these creatures are usually hidden from sight.…
Five surprising facts about AI chatbots that can help you make better use of them
AI chatbots have already become embedded into some people’s lives, but how many really know…
Mitochondria can sense bacteria and trigger your immune system to trap them – revealing new ways to treat infections and autoimmunity
Mitochondria have primarily been known as the energy-producing components of cells. But scientists are increasingly…
Cyberattacks shake voters’ trust in elections, regardless of party
American democracy runs on trust, and that trust is cracking. Nearly half of Americans, both…
Iran’s internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country shut down the internet?
In recent days, Iranians experienced a near-complete internet blackout, with local service providers – including…
Remote cave discovery shows ancient voyagers brought rice across 2,300km of Pacific Ocean
In a new study published today in Science Advances, my colleagues and I have uncovered…
The psychology behind escapist marketing in anxious times
Why did Aritzia open a café inside its flagship store in Toronto? Why did Burberry…