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…
Why proposed Ontario and federal legislation won’t fix harms related to data exploitation
Ontario school board lawsuits against social media giants including Meta, Snapchat and TikTok are seeking…
Is AI dominance inevitable? A technology ethicist says no, actually
Anyone following the rhetoric around artificial intelligence in recent years has heard one version or…
Plants and animals with bigger genomes grow less efficiently – new research helps explain why they never died out
All living things have a blueprint provided by the DNA that is stored in every…
What do people think about smartglasses? New research reveals a complicated picture
Smartglasses, a type of wearable device, have evolved rapidly since the pioneering yet ill-fated Google…
managing water will be vital in a rapidly growing region
Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two…
Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite
It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely…
Carl Sagan’s scientific legacy extends far beyond ‘Cosmos’
On Nov. 9, 2024, the world will mark Carl Sagan’s 90th birthday – but sadly…