The discovery of a rare new fossil sheds light on NZ’s extinct dolphin-like reptiles
Ichthyosaurs were reptiles that swam in the seas during the time of the dinosaurs. They…
How to survive winter by hacking your light habits
Many people who live in the northern part of the world suffer extended periods of…
Human settlement of Mars isn’t as far off as you might think
Could humans expand out beyond their homeworld and establish settlements on the planet Mars? The…
Children of parents not in a romantic relationship are just as happy as those in nuclear families – new research
It’s become completely normal to find a romantic partner through a bit of swiping on…
Before buying a voice assistant for Christmas, you should worry about misinformation
Smart speakers with voice assistants like Alexa are a popular Christmas gift, and due to…
Computer models are vital for studying everything from climate change to disease – here’s how AI could make them even better
Here’s one definition of science: it’s essentially an iterative process of building models with ever-greater…
China has banned US exports of key minerals for computer chips – leaving Washington with limited options
China recently banned the export of the minerals gallium and germanium to the US amid…
How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?
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From new commercial Moon landers to asteroid investigations, expect a slate of exciting space missions in 2025
In 2024, space exploration dazzled the world. NASA’s Europa Clipper began its journey to study…
The human right to science is 76 years old. It’s a reminder for us all to be more curious
Signed exactly 76 years ago today, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the world’s…