Everyday life and its variability influenced human evolution at least as much as rare activities like big-game hunting
Think about taking a walk: where you need to go, how fast you need to…
How newborn chicks are helping to settle a centuries-old debate about cognition and our senses
For most of us, creating mental images based on speech or memory is very easy.…
Risk of ‘genetic discrimination’ by insurance companies is ruining people’s trust in vital medical science
Should you be denied life insurance or have to pay extra if you have a…
watch out for foxtail seed pods that can harm your dog or cat this summer
Across much of the United States, spring is in full force. With warmer weather, people…
Why do people hate people?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
After 180 years, new clues are revealing just how general anaesthesia works in the brain
Over 350 million surgeries are performed globally each year. For most of us, it’s likely…
ChatGPT is now better than ever at faking human emotion and behaviour
Earlier this week OpenAI launched GPT-4o (“o” for “omni”), a new version of the artificial…
Large enterprises used more e-business applications
In 2023, the adoption of e-business applications varied among enterprise size classes in the EU.…
Iron fuels immune cells – and it could make asthma worse
You’ve likely heard that you can get iron from eating spinach and steak. You might…
How ‘ethical influencers’ engage their audiences about saving the planet
Have a quick think back to the last time you scrolled through social media. Maybe…