AIs flunk language test that takes grammar out of the equation
Generative AI systems like large language models and text-to-image generators can pass rigorous exams that…
70% of EU citizens used online public services in 2024 – News articles
In 2024, 70.0% of people aged 16-74 in the EU stated that they had used…
Quantum navigation could transform how we travel. So what is it, and how does it work?
Quantum technology is no longer confined to the lab – it’s making its way into…
AI-detection software isn’t the solution to classroom cheating — assessment has to shift
Two years since the release of ChatGPT, teachers and institutions are still struggling with assessment…
Selenium is an essential nutrient named after the Greek goddess of the Moon − crucial to health, it may help prevent and treat cancer
Selenium is a nutrient that plays a crucial role in human health, contributing to the…
Five tips to find what really brings you joy outside of work
Not long ago I attended a concert. It was a band that I had been…
Giant glaciers pulverised Earth’s ancient rocks, setting the stage for complex life
Imagine floating in space, gazing on a frozen white orb. The ball hangs in the…
What do I do with expired medicine? Don’t use it, for a start…
When last did a headache have you reaching into your medicine cabinet – and finding…
How the human neck became a locus of power, beauty and frailty
I broke its neck. When making a vase at the potter’s wheel, I torqued its…
Are animals smart? From dolphin language to toolmaking crows, lots of species have obvious intelligence
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…