I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life
We crafted our first rodent car from a plastic cereal container. After trial and error,…
Leeches are making a medical comeback – here’s why we should celebrate it
As we tidy away the Dracula capes and glow-in-the-dark plastic fangs for another winter, one…
What’s the difference between liquid and powder laundry detergent? It’s not just the obvious
When shopping for a laundry detergent, the array of choices is baffling. All of the…
Plastic-eating insect discovered in Kenya
There’s been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that…
Updates to Canada’s Copyright Act bring consumers closer to the ‘right to repair’ your devices
On November 7, two bills that make enormous progress toward establishing a meaningful right to…
Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media…
Fitness apps can reveal your location – updated laws would help plug this hole in our personal security
Fitness apps have revolutionised the way we approach health and exercise. They provide users with…
Grow fast, die young? Animals that invest in building high-quality biomaterials may slow aging and increase their lifespans
Fancy, high-quality products such as Rolex watches and Red Wing boots often cost more to…
Governments are pushing teen social media bans – but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers’ access to smartphones and social media, a fierce…
Our acceptance of facial recognition technology depends on who is doing it – and where
Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been matched by…