OpenAI claims another huge mathematical result amid fights over credit, ethics and privacy
OpenAI has announced one of its unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) models has found an answer…
Gondwana really was a supercontinent. And it helped kick-start life on Earth
Some 550 million years ago, the Earth looked very different to what it does today.…
People with Tourette syndrome, like Billie Eilish, use everything in their power to suppress tics – this exhausting process is key to treatment
Imagine trying not to blink, resisting the urge to sneeze or refusing to scratch an…
We designed a new way to build miniature fluidic devices to enable personalized cancer treatment
There is no “one-size-fits-all” treatment for patients living with cancer. Cancer occurs when normal cells…
Anak Krakatau is erupting. In 1883, Krakatau was devastating – could that happen again?
Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau has erupted again this week, sending plumes of volcanic ash high…
Humanoid robots can sprint and box – but the real test is doing the laundry
At the recent World Humanoid Robot Games 2026 in Beijing, robots sprinted, boxed, played football…
Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?
Microbes from space have fueled the plots of science fiction mainstays like “Project Hail Mary”…
Discovery of ancient DNA from antelope fossils in South Africa opens a new window on the past
Over the past 50,000 years, many of the world’s large mammals have gone extinct. Until…
Are jumping castles safe? An amusement ride safety expert explains
On Saturday, five children were hospitalised after two separate incidents in which jumping castles were…
Research reveals scammers’ tactics – and how to defend against them
Imagine matching with someone on a dating app who seems to have it all: charm,…