How active are the microorganisms in your yogurt? We created a new tool to study probiotic activity — and made it out of cardboard
Humans have been fermenting food and drinks — everything from kimchi and yogurt to beer…
An AI-driven influence operation is spreading pro-China propaganda across YouTube
A recent investigation from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has revealed an extensive network…
2023 was the year of generative AI. What can we expect in 2024?
In 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) truly entered our daily lives. The latest data shows four…
How technology can help victims of intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence is a major public health concern. According to Statistics Canada, in 2018,…
Do dog ‘talking buttons’ actually work? Does my dog understand me? Here’s what the science says
Is your dog bothered by something but you can’t work out what? Do you wish…
How a colonial trip to Palestine spurred modern ornithology – and left it with imperial baggage
Palestine’s natural splendour offered a landscape ripe for scientific “discovery”, description and expropriation by European…
A new supercomputer aims to closely mimic the human brain — it could help unlock the secrets of the mind and advance AI
A supercomputer scheduled to go online in April 2024 will rival the estimated rate of…
Why are some black holes bigger than others? An astronomer explains how these celestial vacuums grow
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
How artists are sabotaging AI to take revenge on image generators
Imagine this. You need an image of a balloon for a work presentation and turn…
An ethicist explains why you shouldn’t turn to social media for information about the conflict or to do something about it
As the war between Israel and Hamas drags on, many on both sides have taken…