Wild marmots’ social networks reveal controversial evolutionary theory in action
It probably feels obvious that having a close friend can influence your well-being. But do…
Reliable science takes time. But the current system rewards speed
Lately, there have been many headlines on scientific fraud and journal article retractions. If this…
Everything you say to an Alexa speaker will be sent to Amazon – starting today
Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push…
Cuts to science research funding cut American lives short − federal support is essential for medical breakthroughs
Nearly every modern medical treatment can be traced to research funded by the National Institutes…
What users need to know about privacy and data after 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing
23andMe, one of the first companies to provide direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits, has filed for…
Fitting the ‘missing puzzle pieces’ – research sheds light on the deep history of social change in West Papua
Owing to its violent political history, West Papua’s vibrant human past has long been ignored.…
what we can all learn from how artists thrive in an unpredictable world
In a recent interview, the 91-year-old Trinidadian artist John Lyons described painting as “an adventure…
Signal is not the place for top secret communications, but it might be the right choice for you – a cybersecurity expert on what to look for in a secure messaging app
When top White House defense and national security leaders discussed plans for an attack on…
First fossil hyena tracks found in South Africa – how expert animal trackers helped
“The art of tracking may well be the origin of science.” This is the departure…
Happy dogs make happy humans, and 9 other reasons science says dogs need to chew
In the wild, dogs spend a lot of their time chewing on bones, carcasses, sticks…