South Africa amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing
A little-noticed change to South Africa’s national health research guidelines, published in May of this…
On cryptocurrency, 63% of US adults not confident it’s safe, reliable
Cryptocurrency markets continue to face challenges. The currency’s value has dropped, lawsuits are mounting and Congress…
Stoneflies change colour in response to deforestation, suggesting humans can alter evolution – new research
As we continue to change the planet, scientists are worried we might also be altering…
This sci-fi ‘B-movie’ still shapes how we view the threat of AI
October 26, 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of director James Cameron’s science fiction classic, The…
Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier
The next president of the United States could be the first in that office to…
How to stay safe in cyberspace: 5 essential reads
Whether we’re socialising, shopping, banking, studying or working, billions of people around the world spend…
Majority of NZ researchers see Māori Indigenous knowledge as relevant to their work – but there is a gender divide
While the New Zealand government plans to review 28 pieces of legislation with a view…
Wild animals can experience trauma and adversity too − as ecologists, we came up with an index to track how it affects them
Psychologists know that childhood trauma, or the experience of harmful or adverse events, can have…
Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account
A simple difference in the genetic code – two X chromosomes versus one X chromosome…
What’s the difference between fusion and fission? A nuclear physicist explains
Globally, nuclear power accounts for roughly 10% of electricity generation. In some countries, such as…