What is peer review? The role anonymous experts play in scrutinizing research before it gets published
Reviewer 1: “This manuscript is a timely and important contribution to the field, with clear…
Whose turn is it? The question is at the heart of language and chimpanzees ask it too
When we think about what sets humans apart from other animals, language often comes to…
Earth’s ‘oldest’ impact crater is much younger than previously thought – new study
Ever been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the “clocks” geologists use to date…
Why drones and AI can’t quickly find missing flood victims, yet
For search and rescue, AI is not more accurate than humans, but it is far…
Research replication can determine how well science is working – but how do scientists replicate studies?
Back in high school chemistry, I remember waiting with my bench partner for crystals to…
How do you stop an AI model turning Nazi? What the Grok drama reveals about AI training
Grok, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot embedded in X (formerly Twitter) and built by Elon…
Was the Air India crash caused by pilot error or technical fault? None of the theories holds up – yet
Over the weekend, the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released a preliminary report on last…
Biology is complex and diverse, so scientific research approaches need to be too
The beautiful, fascinating and often perplexing world around us grows from intricate and convoluted interactions…
Alpha males are surprisingly rare among primates – new research
Is it true that male animals are dominant over females? Previous studies have often found…
Is it okay to boil water more than once, or should you empty the kettle every time?
The kettle is a household staple practically everywhere – how else would we make our…