Shrinking planet is still getting smaller – new research
Planetary scientists have long known that Mercury has been shrinking for billions of years. Despite…
Lessons from nanotechnology on ensuring emerging technologies are safe as well as successful
Twenty years ago, nanotechnology was the artificial intelligence of its time. The specific details of…
Psychedelics plus psychotherapy can trigger rapid changes in the brain − new research at the level of neurons is untangling how
The human brain can change – but usually only slowly and with great effort, such…
How do astronomers know the age of the planets and stars?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Organisms without brains can learn, too – so what does it mean to be a thinking creature?
The brain is an evolutionary marvel. By shifting the control of sensing and behaviour to…
Are NFTs really dead and buried? All signs point to ‘yes’
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are in dire straits. With the market in a severe downturn, it’s…
How we perceive rhythm involves neurological processes that control movement
When you hear a song playing somewhere, you might find yourself tapping your fingers or…
Our complex relationship with the oceans’ anti-heroes
Ding! The courier hands me an unassuming brown box with “live animals” plastered on the…
Why a leading theory has been branded ‘pseudoscience’
Civil war has broken out in the field of consciousness research. More than 100 consciousness…
From pests to pollutants, keeping schools healthy and clean is no simple task
Parents send their children to school to learn, and they don’t want to worry about…