weaver birds in Africa have unique building styles
From afar, the acacia trees look like they have been decorated with grass pom-poms. The…
MicroRNA is the Nobel-winning master regulator of the genome – researchers are learning to treat disease by harnessing how it controls genes
When Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun discovered a new molecule they called microRNA in the…
Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria
Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare…
Going down a Wikipedia rabbit hole? Science says you’re one of these three types
If you’ve ever gone to look up a quick fact and just kept browsing from…
Astronomers just found complex carbon molecules in space – a step closer to deciphering the origins of life
A team led by researchers at MIT in the United States has discovered large molecules…
Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be someday
Stories define people – they shape our relationships, cultures and societies. Unlike other skills replaced…
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…
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…
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…