Ancient scrolls are being ‘read’ by machine learning — with human knowledge to detect language and make sense of them
A groundbreaking announcement for the recovery of lost ancient literature was recently made. Using a…
Solar eclipses result from a fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance
On April 8, 2024, millions across the U.S. will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to view…
New evidence for an unexpected player in Earth’s multimillion-year climate cycles: the planet Mars
Our existence is governed by natural cycles, from the daily rhythms of sleeping and eating,…
Our survey of the sky is uncovering the secrets of how planets are born
When we look out to the stars, it is typically not a yearning for the…
Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes
People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve and enhance…
A rocky road for its rovers, a long slog for scientists – and back on Earth, a battle of the budget
Is or was there life on Mars? That profound question is so complex that it…
Yes, Kate Middleton’s photo was doctored. But so are a lot of images we see today
Rumours and conspiracies have been swirling following the abdominal surgery and long recovery period of…
LATAM flight 800 ‘just dropped’ in mid-flight, injuring dozens. An expert explores what happened, and how to keep yourself safe
On Monday, LATAM Airlines flight 800 from Sydney to Auckland experienced what officials are describing…
A brief guide to birdwatching in the age of dinosaurs
Have you ever wondered what it would be like travel back in time to the…
Fintech is sold as the answer to Africa’s problems, but digital money services have downsides which media often overlook
The online financial products and services known as “fintech” have become deeply embedded in the…