A defense expert explains how they work and what they are used for
Nations around the world are rapidly developing high-energy laser weapons for military missions on land…
Our brains take rhythmic snapshots of the world as we walk – and we never knew
For decades, psychology departments around the world have studied human behaviour in darkened laboratories that…
How chronic sleep problems can lead to a spiralling decline in mental health
I’ll often lie awake until three or four in the morning, before drifting off for…
Social media use is comparatively low in Germany
Members of the Richter family shoot a video for social media featuring their butcher shop…
What a free speed increase for fast broadband plans would mean for consumers and retailers
The National Broadband Network may offer a significant speed boost to many users, if a…
Old paintings and new photographs reveal some NZ glaciers may soon be extinct
As the austral summer draws to a close, we are preparing to fly over the…
What is a GPU? An expert explains the chips powering the AI boom, and why they’re worth trillions
As the world rushes to make use of the latest wave of AI technologies, one…
These tiny worm-like creatures in the soil can destroy pests but they can also kill crops
Whether you’re a gardener growing food for your household, a small scale farmer or a…
Robber flies track their beetle prey using tiny microbursts of movement
April in the Florida Panhandle. It was hot, humid, and a thunderstorm was lurking. But…
Hispanic health disparities in the US trace back to the Spanish Inquisition
Many of the significant health disparities and inequities Hispanic communities in the United States face…