Biometric IDs are being rolled out in Africa. Study reveals the risks and pitfalls
Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify…
Freeing poached wildlife ‘safely’ is a dangerous myth – new study
The moment a cage door is opened and an animal released is often seen as…
The Pentagon strongarmed AI firms before Iran strikes – in dark news for the future of ‘ethical AI’
In the leadup to the weekend’s US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the US Department…
Algorithms that customize marketing to your phone could also influence your views on warfare
When a coupon suddenly appears on your phone as you approach a store, you might…
Picky eating starts in the womb – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to expand your child’s palate
It’s 5:45 p.m. and you’ve just arrived home after a long day at work. You’d…
Why you can’t tie knots in four dimensions
We all know we live in three-dimensional space. But what does it mean when people…
How China is betting cheap AI will get the world hooked on its tech
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at a very Chinese time in its life. Recent moves from…
The invisible bubbles that spread cancer could also help stop it
Cancer is transported from one organ to another by invisible bubbles. Understanding these microscopic messengers…
Tiny recording backpacks reveal bats’ surprising hunting strategy
Deep into the Panamanian night, the forest hums with sound. Chirping insects form a steady…
Thousands of dead puffins are washing up on Europe’s beaches – why it’s been such a dangerous winter for seabirds
February 2026 has seen thousands of dead seabirds washing up along the coastlines of the…