The illusion and implications of ‘just following the science’ COVID-19 messaging
In a recent special issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), commentators demanded accountability for…
How swarming animals can help humans and AI make better decisions
The word swarm often carries negative connotations – think biblical plagues of locusts or high…
X marks the unknown in algebra – but X’s origins are a math mystery
Even though x is one of the least-used letters in the English alphabet, it appears…
Voyager 2 has lost track of Earth. Only one antenna in the world can help it ‘phone home’
In 1977, five years before ET asked to “phone home”, two robotic spacecraft began their…
The reaction to ‘X,’ Elon Musk’s rebrand of Twitter, reflects how we feel about brands
Twitter has long been known for its iconic Blue Bird. On July 23, Elon Musk…
the truth about the extinct mega shark – and why even this ridiculous film could inspire future palaeontologists
Otodus megalodon, the biggest shark of all time, has long captured the imaginations of palaeontologists…
a paleobiologist on why he appreciates the franchise despite its inaccuracies
Otodus megalodon, the biggest shark of all time, has long captured the imaginations of palaeontologists…
Research shows it is possible to reward users for sharing accurate information instead of misinformation
Is social media designed to reward people for acting badly? The answer is clearly yes,…
A 140-year-old Tassie tiger brain sample survived two world wars and made it to our lab. Here’s what we found
Researchers often think how and when their results will be published. However, many research projects…
what the stats say about English cricket’s ambitious but risky change of pace
The leisurely sport of Test cricket, in which matches last for several days, has been…