Floating robots reveal just how much airborne dust fertilises the Southern Ocean – a key climate ‘shock absorber’
The Southern Ocean, a region critical to Earth’s climate, hosts vast blooms of microscopic ocean…
What Philadelphians need to know about the city’s 7,000-camera surveillance system
The Philadelphia Inquirer recently investigated Philadelphia’s use of what it described as a “little-scrutinized, 7,000-camera…
More people employed in ICT in the EU in 2023
In 2023, 9.8 million people in the EU worked as ICT specialists, representing 4.8% of…
We tracked secret Russian missile launchers in Ukraine using public satellite data
In the occupied far east of Ukraine, Russian forces are aiming waves of missiles against…
Ontario’s $30 million for surveillance and security won’t address student needs
Ontario’s recent education budget announced a “back to basics” funding formula, which includes $30 million…
Animals self-medicate with plants − behavior people have observed and emulated for millennia
When a wild orangutan in Sumatra recently suffered a facial wound, apparently after fighting with…
Depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder linked with ancient viral DNA in our genome – new research
Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses.…
You leave a ‘microbe fingerprint’ on every piece of clothing you wear – and it could help forensic scientists solve crimes
When you think of a criminal investigation, you might picture detectives meticulously collecting and analysing…
floating baby corals can help save damaged reefs – new study
The Seychelles archipelago of 115 islands stretches across a vast area of the western Indian…
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across the US
64% of Americans live within 2 miles of a public charging station, and those who…