‘Safe route’ or ‘sushi route’ − 2 strategies to turn yuck to yum and convince people to eat unusual foods
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Deaths linked to chatbots show we must urgently revisit what counts as ‘high-risk’ AI
Last week, the tragic news broke that US teenager Sewell Seltzer III took his own…
Ancient mud reveals Australia’s burning history over the past 130,000 years – and shows a way through our fiery future
Increased land management by Aboriginal people in southeastern Australia around 6,000 years ago cut forest…
How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox
Life in the digital world can be rewarding. It’s convenient to order groceries for pickup,…
Did a Canadian developer really invent bitcoin? A new HBO show explores an intriguing theory
In 2008, someone using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto published the design of the cryptocurrency bitcoin,…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s social media posts have had a ‘sudden boost’ since July, new research reveals
On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk,…
Recruiting the world’s first disabled astronaut doesn’t mean space travel is inclusive – here’s how to change that
In the past, spaceflight was the preserve of government-funded astronauts who had to meet stringent…
In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies – an entomologist explains the implication for global pest control
Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and…
Mining must become more responsible and sustainable. Where hi-tech solutions fit in
If you visit a commercial mining operation anywhere in the world today, some sights and…
Why modern humans are the ideal size for speed
The fastest animal on land is the cheetah, capable of reaching top speeds of 104…