Microbes can colonize space, produce drugs and create energy − researchers are simulating their inner workings to harness how
After so many years learning how microbes work, researchers are now digitally recreating their inner…
Why the need for critical minerals might change the way we define Earth’s zones
Continents and oceans have scientific definitions that underpin international law. The idea of dividing the…
How do mosquito repellents work? A chemistry expert explains
It’s summertime, and for many of us that means plenty of time outside – and,…
How gig platforms like Fiverr are reshaping the video game development industry
In an industry defined by million-dollar budgets, multinational corporations and enormous development teams, commissioning a…
how the AI behind the likes of ChatGPT actually works
The arrival of AI systems called large language models (LLMs), like OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot, has…
As the US and China race to the Moon, these loopholes in space law could cause conflict
Outer space is infinite, but that hasn’t stopped humans trying to impose their laws on…
Can science be both open and secure? Nations grapple with tightening research security as China’s dominance grows
Amid heightened tensions between the United States and China, the two countries signed a bilateral…
They’re a brilliant idea, but a herculean challenge
Data centres are the backbone of our digital infrastructure, supporting everything from social media platforms…
A look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation under the new Trump administration
Artificial intelligence harms, problematic social media content, data privacy violations – the issues are the…
Will AI revolutionize drug development? Researchers explain why it depends on how it’s used
The potential of using artificial intelligence in drug discovery and development has sparked both excitement…