RNA editing is the next frontier in gene therapy – here’s what you need to know
The United States Food and Drug Administration has just approved the first-ever clinical trial that…
Public health surveillance, from social media to sewage, spots disease outbreaks early to stop them fast
A cluster of people talking on social media about their mysterious rashes. A sudden die-off…
When building Indigenous infrastructure, build relationally, like beavers
The United Nations calls access to the internet a human right. However, in Canada, the…
Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities. Fixing this benefits everyone
An enduring challenge facing science around the world is how to best include and engage…
Many physicists argue the universe is fine-tuned for life – our findings question this idea
Physicists have long grappled with the question of why the universe was able to support…
A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being
In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a…
Footprints on South Africa’s coast offer a glimpse into our ancestors’ lives
Mention the word “fossils” to people and most will probably think of bones. Of course,…
Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels with major privacy risks – new report
New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars…
An 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet
How will the internet evolve in the coming decades? Fiction writers have explored some possibilities.…
From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries
Imagine – it’s the mid-1800s, and you’re riding your high-wheeled, penny-farthing bicycle down a dusty…