New survey explores what people in South Africa expect of publicly visible scientists – why it matters
Whether it’s an astronomical discovery, news of a previously undiscovered disease or a major report…
Mission possible − parastronaut programs can make space travel more inclusive and attainable for all
Humans will likely set foot on the Moon again in the coming decade. While many…
Quantum technologies are changing our world – what does NZ need to be part of the next revolution?
As part of a major reform of the science sector, the government plans to set…
Do cats have ‘friends’, or do they always vie for territory? Animal experts weigh in
Domestic cats have been living alongside humans for an estimated 10,000 years, first as rodent…
DEI initiatives removed from federal agencies that fund science, but scientific research continues
As soon as President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025, he signed an…
Musk’s ruthless approach to efficiency is not translating well to the U.S. government
Elon Musk has been steadily expanding his political influence since being designated a “special government…
Tracking the long-distance impact and danger of extreme swells
Late last year, a massive ocean swell caused by a low pressure system in the…
Woolly mice are a first step to resurrecting mammoths, but there’s a very long way to go
US biotechnology company Colossal Laboratories and Biosciences has a radical proposal: it wants to resurrect…
How government data would give an AI company extraordinary power
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has secured unprecedented access to at least seven…
Butterflies declined by 22% in just 2 decades across the US – there are ways you can help save them
If the joy of seeing butterflies seems increasingly rare these days, it isn’t your imagination.…