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’
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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
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If you’ve ever used a dating app, you’ve probably experienced the disappointment of meeting someone…
How animal traits have shaped the journey of species across the globe
The devastating tsunami that hit Japan in March 2011 set off a series of events…
4 affordable housing strategies that are working in Canada
Cities like Vienna or Singapore are often referenced in news headlines proposing solutions for Canada’s…
AI is closer than ever to passing the Turing test for ‘intelligence’. What happens when it does?
In 1950, British computer scientist Alan Turing proposed an experimental method for answering the question:…
Ancient Egypt had far more venomous snakes than the country today, according to our new study of a scroll
How much can the written records of ancient civilisations tell us about the animals they…