The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to peak and could be the best this century – here’s how to catch it
Meteors – commonly known as shooting stars – can be seen on any night of…
Animal behavior research is getting better at keeping observer bias from sneaking in – but there’s still room to improve
Animal behavior research relies on careful observation of animals. Researchers might spend months in a…
41% of people employed as scientists and engineers are women
In 2022, there were almost 7.3 million female scientists and engineers in the EU, 310…
China’s new Moon mission is about to launch, and it’s a rare example of countries working together
All systems are “go” for tonight’s launch of China’s next step in a carefully planned…
To make AI safe, governments must regulate data collection
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced a $2.4-billion investment in artificial intelligence. Part of…
Sourdough under the microscope reveals microbes cultivated over generations
Sourdough is the oldest kind of leavened bread in recorded history, and people have been…
How to spot fake online reviews (with a little help from AI)
Before you buy something, or visit a new restaurant, or see a new film, you…
AI can now generate entire songs on demand. What does this mean for music as we know it?
In March, we saw the launch of a “ChatGPT for music” called Suno, which uses…
The perilous past and promising future of a toxic but nourishing crop
The three staple crops dominating modern diets – corn, rice and wheat – are familiar…
Asian Americans who give to charitable organizations
Two-thirds of Asian American adults say they have volunteered or made a donation through a…