AI probably isn’t the big smartphone selling point that Apple and other tech giants think it is
As is their tradition at this time of year, Apple announced a new line of…
Why is Mount Everest so big? New research highlights a rogue river – but deeper forces are at work
Mount Everest (also known as Chomolungma or Sagarmāthā) is famously the highest mountain in the…
How researchers measure wildfire smoke exposure doesn’t capture long-term health effects − and hides racial disparities
Kids born in 2020 worldwide will experience twice the number of wildfires during their lifetimes…
Rare Florida fossil finally ends debate about how porcupine jaws and tails evolved
A rare, nearly complete fossil of an extinct North American porcupine helped me and my…
Online spaces are rife with toxicity. Well-designed AI tools can help clean them up
Imagine scrolling through social media or playing an online game, only to be interrupted by…
Humanity needs more rare earth elements. Extinct volcanoes could be a rich new source
Extinct volcanoes are hard to study – we never see them erupt. Using a unique…
Tablet use by young children is linked with more outbursts of anger and frustration
The number of children who own their own tablet has increased from seven per cent…
Here’s how to maintain healthy smartphone habits
What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people…
Scientists have figured out how to ‘see’ through mice – could humans be next?
Imagine being able to see right through your skin to watch your muscles or organs…
Can we find hidden graves of murder victims with soil imaging? New Australian study gives it a try
To avoid being caught, murderers often attempt to hide bodies using various methods. This can…