Clouds of pure quartz detected high in a distant planet’s atmosphere – here’s what this tells us about other worlds
Quartz, also known as silica, is everywhere. This mineral is in the screen of the…
How Americans View Data Privacy: Tech Companies, AI, Regulation, Passwords and Policies
The role of technology companies, AI and regulation – plus personal experiences with data breaches,…
How Americans feel about and manage data privacy: Key findings
Many Americans have endless digital tools at their fingertips. And each device, site or app…
How a Cape Town museum exhibit is rewriting the story of humankind
Picture your typical human evolution museum display. You walk into a dimly lit space with…
The Chinese government claims LGBTQ+ people are protected from discrimination. Our interviews with 26 activists tell another story
In China, LGBTQ+ activists and groups are consistently targeted by authorities and tech platforms. This…
A 3.6 billion kilometre ‘journey to the centre of the Earth’
Psyche was the Greek goddess of the soul, born a mere mortal and later married…
New technique uses near-miss particle physics to peer into quantum world − two physicists explain how they are measuring wobbling tau particles
One way physicists seek clues to unravel the mysteries of the universe is by smashing…
Only 1% of chemical compounds have been discovered – here’s how we search for others that could change the world
The universe is flooded with billions of chemicals, each a tiny pinprick of potential. And…
Most Americans don’t closely follow professional or college sports
A man reads a book during batting practice before a baseball game. (Otto Greule Jr/Getty…
Is someone using your pictures to catfish? Your rights when it comes to fake profiles and social media stalking
If you’ve ever used a dating app, you’ve probably experienced the disappointment of meeting someone…