Black Americans, criminal justice and racial conspiracy theories
Racial conspiracy theories about the criminal justice system have their roots in key events in…
Black Americans, economy, big business and racial conspiracy theories
Social scientists have long debated the causes of economic inequality among Black Americans. The conversation…
Tech solutions to limit kids’ access to social media are fraught with problems, including privacy risks
A campaign to block children’s access to social media to limit online harms and unhealthy…
How do you build tunnels and bridges underwater? A geotechnical engineer explains the construction tricks
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Black Americans, the news media and racial conspiracy theories
Some of the most enduring stereotypes about Black people have their roots in images created…
Indian election was awash in deepfakes – but AI was a net positive for democracy
As India concluded the world’s largest election on June 5, 2024, with over 640 million…
How do I keep my fruit, veggies and herbs fresh longer? Are there any ‘hacks’?
We all know fresh produce is good for us, but fruit, vegetables and herbs have…
Pregnancy is an engineering challenge − diagnosing and treating preterm birth requires understanding its mechanics
Why are babies born prematurely? Researchers still don’t really know. Obstetricians are very good at…
ChatGPT’s use of a soundalike Scarlett Johansson reflects a troubling history of gender-stereotyping in technology
Actress Scarlett Johansson released a statement this week expressing anger and concern that OpenAI used…
New fossils show what Australia’s giant prehistoric ‘thunder birds’ looked like – and offer clues about how they died out
Until around 45,000 years ago, Australia was home to a giant flightless bird called Genyornis…