What came first, the chicken or the egg?
What came first, the chicken or the egg? — Grace, age 12, Melbourne Hi Grace!…
In future, we’ll see fewer generic AI chatbots like ChatGPT and more specialised ones that are tailored to our needs
AI technology is developing rapidly. ChatGPT has become the fastest-growing online service in history. Google…
The UK re-joining the Horizon research funding scheme benefits Europe too – the data backs it up
The UK has just rejoined the EU’s flagship research funding programmes, Horizon Europe and Copernicus.…
Depression recovery can be hard to measure − new research on deep brain stimulation shows how objective biomarkers could help make treatment more precise
It can be challenging to create a treatment plan for depression. This is especially true…
Five golden rules for effective science communication – perspectives from a documentary maker
Over the past three years, people from all walks of life have learned a great…
This course explores the long, interrelated history of two ways of seeing the world
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.…
The social lives of kangaroos are more complex than we thought
Have you ever wondered what a kangaroo’s social life looks like? Well, kangaroos have stronger…
Why does my hair turn green from the swimming pool?
If you are a blonde like me and enjoy laps in a swimming pool, you…
Most pink diamonds were birthed by a disintegrating supercontinent. Where can we find more?
There is nothing quite like a diamond. For many they are the ultimate “I love…
Earthquakes and other natural hazards are a risk everywhere – here’s how people are preparing in the US and around the world
Disasters can happen anywhere. Some places are more prone to hazards such as earthquakes, flooding…