New research supports brain cell transplantation as a treatment for some neurological disorders
Astrocytes — named for their star-like shape — are a type of brain cell as…
Should a big tech tax fund news? A new report reopens debate on platforms and media
Meta’s announcement nearly eight months ago that it would no longer do commercial deals under…
Misinformation really does spread like a virus, suggest mathematical models drawn from epidemiology
We’re increasingly aware of how misinformation can influence elections. About 73% of Americans report seeing…
How and why people spread rumors is key to understanding how false information travels and takes root
On Sept. 20, 2024, a newspaper in Montana reported an issue with ballots provided to…
How can Jupiter have no surface? A dive into a planet so big, it could swallow 1,000 Earths
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
How do genes shape the structures in our brains? We studied 70,000 people and found new links to ADHD and Parkinson’s
The human brain is a marvel of complexity. It contains specialised and interconnected structures controlling…
Australia is axing a $7bn military satellite project, leaving defence comms potentially vulnerable
In a significant blow to Australia’s defence capabilities, the federal government is cancelling what would…
Commercial whaling and climate change are inhibiting evolutionary change in Arctic whales
Bowhead whales are the longest-lived mammals on Earth with some able to live hundreds of…
Collisions between planes and birds follow seasonal patterns and overlap with breeding and migration – new research
Bird strikes with aircraft pose a serious threat to human safety. The problem dates back…
a new European space mission could get up close with a large asteroid that’s set to brush by Earth
The European Space Agency has given the go-ahead for initial work on a mission to…