Why are new tea towels worse at drying dishes than older ones?
There’s a peculiar ritual in many kitchens: reaching past the crisp, pristine tea towel hanging…
The brilliant and bizarre ways birds use their sense of smell – from natural cologne to pest control
When we think about birds, we often picture their colourful plumage: the iridescence of a…
From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics
Thousands of the world’s best athletes will flock to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy…
Fears about TikTok’s policy changes point to a deeper problem in the tech industry
A little over a year after TikTok temporarily went dark in the United States and…
An ‘AI afterlife’ is now a real option – but what becomes of your legal status?
Would you create an interactive “digital twin” of yourself that can communicate with loved ones…
are AI replicas of the dead an innovative medical tool or an ethical nightmare?
For centuries, work with donated bodies has shaped anatomical knowledge and medical training. Now, digital…
New technologies are stepping up the global fight against wildlife trafficking
In late 2025, Interpol coordinated a global operation across 134 nations, seizing roughly 30,000 live…
Does the exodus to UpScrolled signify the end of TikTok?
Until recently, you might have never heard of the TikTok competitor UpScrolled. But as of…
Big tech companies are still failing to tackle child abuse material online
In the 2024–25 financial year alone, the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation received nearly…
Why walking in a national park in the dark prompts people to turn off lights at home
As soon as you drive over the top of the Peak District and down into…