Disinformation is rampant on social media – a social psychologist explains the tactics used against you
Information warfare abounds, and everyone online has been drafted whether they know it or not.…
If humans disappeared, what would happen to our dogs?
For many of us, dogs are our best friends. But have you wondered what would…
Technology is stealing your time in ways you may not realise – here’s what you can do about it
Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. Smart phones provide a palm-size window to…
Earth may have had all the elements needed for life within it all along − contrary to theories that these elements came from meteorites
For many years, scientists have predicted that many of the elements that are crucial ingredients…
The social justice advocate paved the way for AI. Does it keep him up at night?
Noam Chomsky, the revered and reviled genius once famously described as “the most important intellectual…
How astronomers are searching the sky for alien probes near Earth
There has been increased interest in unidentified flying objects (UFOs) ever since the Pentagon’s 2021…
Rural communities are being left behind because of poor digital infrastructure, research shows
In an era where businesses and households depend on the internet for everything from marketing…
Intellectual humility is a key ingredient for scientific progress
The virtue of intellectual humility is getting a lot of attention. It’s heralded as a…
How electroconvulsive therapy heals the brain − new insights into ECT, a stigmatized yet highly effective treatment for depression
When most people hear about electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, it typically conjures terrifying images of…
Your car might be watching you to keep you safe − at the expense of your privacy
Depending on which late-model vehicle you own, your car might be watching you – literally…