It’s reassuring to think humans are evolution’s ultimate destination – but research shows we may be an accident
Depending upon how you do the counting, there are around 9 million species on Earth,…
Friends with benefits – what a sex and relationship therapist wants you to know
There are many kinds of sexual situations people can get into – everything from committed…
What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data
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If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains the neuroscience and physiology of fear
Heart in your throat. Butterflies in your stomach. Bad gut feeling. These are all phrases…
Experts alone can’t handle AI – social scientists explain why the public needs a seat at the table
Are democratic societies ready for a future in which AI algorithmically assigns limited supplies of…
Virtual reality is helping Olkola Traditional Owners get back on Country
The Olkola people from Queensland’s very remote Cape York Peninsula gained their land back through…
Is it okay to kiss your pet? The risk of animal-borne diseases is small, but real
Our relationship with pets has changed drastically in recent decades. Pet ownership is at an…
Why not all urban foxes deserve their ‘bin-raiding’ reputation
Ever since their colonisation of British cities sometime during the last century, urban red foxes…
Should AI be permitted in college classrooms? 4 scholars weigh in
One of the most intense discussions taking place among university faculty is whether to permit…
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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…