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…
A strange bright burst in space baffled astronomers for more than a year. Now, they’ve solved the mystery
Around midday on June 13 last year, my colleagues and I were scanning the skies…
Why evolution can explain human testicle size but not our unique chins
The human body is a machine whose many parts – from the microscopic details of…