how the tsetse fly bites through almost anything
Tsetse flies transmit some of Africa’s most persistent parasitic diseases. They have affected human health,…
Is the laundry still damp, or just cold? Why your skin can’t tell the difference
It’s a cold winter afternoon and you’ve just brought the washing in. Suddenly, you pause.…
How is deli meat made? The food science behind the turkey, ham and other cold cuts in your lunch
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
US government is pushing to gain unprecedented access to your medical records – as data protections are weakening
You might assume that what you tell a doctor stays between you, your physician and…
Retro smartphone accessories are trending, but ‘untethering’ isn’t for everyone
There’s a gadget doing well in Australian online stores at the moment that retrofits a…
The use of AI in biotechnology is changing faster than the rules governing either technology
The recent announcement of novel, viable viruses created by artificial intelligence (AI) was celebrated as…
How weaving helped invent modern computing — and is shaping its future
Weaving is an ancient craft that is still practised as a hobby by many people…
Biological sex is neither binary nor a spectrum – a biologist explains how it’s multidimensional
Many people recognize that gender – how a person identifies, presents themselves and is perceived…
Are zoos ready for the changing climate?
When people think about climate change and animals, they might picture melting sea ice, drought-stricken…
The decades-old ‘AI alignment problem’ has finally become a reality. Solving it won’t be easy
Human beings have long told versions of the same warning: be careful what you wish…