Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors − one baby at a time had evolutionary advantages
Twins have been rare in human history and for that reason can seem special. Many…
The secret world of plants living in our limestone pavements
Anyone out winter walking in the Yorkshire dales will probably be familiar with the dramatic…
From dead galaxies to mysterious red dots, here’s what the James Webb telescope has found in just 3 years
On this day three years ago, we witnessed the nail-biting launch of the James Webb…
How to preserve the geoheritage of South Africa’s Cape coast
I am standing on a dune looking out to sea. It’s 2024, but I’m thinking…
Why does red wine cause headaches? Our research points to a compound found in the grapes’ skin
Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is…
Listening for the right radio signals could be an effective way to track small drones
The recent spate of unidentified drone sightings in the U.S., including some near sensitive locations…
Australia’s latest brush with extreme heat shows just how good weather forecasting really is
As a dome of heat developed over north and central Australia last weekend, parts of…
I’ve calculated Santa’s speed on Christmas Eve – and this is what it would do to Rudolph’s nose
With billions of children around the world anxiously waiting for their presents, Father Christmas (or…
Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents
I research the intersection of artificial intelligence, natural language processing and human reasoning as the…
Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?
The Australian government recently passed legislation that bans social media for anyone under 16. Prime…