Humans, rats and dogs pushed the takahē into Fiordland – new genetic research maps its dramatic journey
Takahē are a striking bird and a national treasure in Aotearoa New Zealand. But the…
Was going to space a good idea?
In 1963, six years after the first satellite was launched, editors from the Encyclopaedia Britannica…
How conspiracy theories can affect the communities they attack – new research
Scientists have learned a lot about why people believe in conspiracy theories and how they…
Why isn’t there any sound in space? An astronomer explains why in space no one can hear you scream
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Online ‘likes’ for toxic social media posts prompt more − and more hateful − messages
The rampant increase of hate messages on social media is a scourge in today’s technology-infused…
Why OpenAI developing an artificial intelligence that’s good at maths is such a big deal
With the recent sacking and swift rehiring of Sam Altman by OpenAI, debates around the…
Could you move from your biological body to a computer? An expert explains ‘mind uploading’
Imagine brain scanning technology improves greatly in the coming decades, to the point that we…
Why Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge is missing the mark
The Canadian federal government launched the Smart Cities Challenge in 2017 to award up to…
Canada’s Fall Economic Statement signals the ‘right to repair’ your tech devices
On Nov. 23, the Government of Canada released the 2023 Fall Economic Statement. In a…
The technology poised to make British steelmaking more sustainable
In a move to embrace sustainable steelmaking, British Steel has unveiled a £1.25 billion plan…