Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA
Dogs were the first of any species that people domesticated, and they have been a…
Impacts of colonisation on dingoes are ‘written in their bones’, new research finds
Dingoes are no ordinary dogs. They trace their roots back to an ancient Asian lineage…
Scientists can now watch metal crystals grow inside liquid metal
If you dissolve sugar in hot water and then cool it down, you’ll see pure…
Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges
Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the brain. From dashing off a heated…
Physicists and philosophers have long struggled to understand the nature of time: Here’s why
The nature of time has plagued thinkers for as long as we’ve tried to understand…
AI chatbots are encouraging conspiracy theories – new research
Since early chatbots were first conceived more than 50 years go, they have become increasingly…
the surprisingly effective tool that can help us prepare for modern crises
Consider the following scenario. There’s a ransomware attack, enhanced by AI, which paralyses NHS systems…
Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health
For many, holidays are synonymous with quality time and long-standing traditions. Typically laden with delicious…
An AI lab says Chinese-backed bots are running cyber espionage attacks. Experts have questions
Over the past weekend, the US AI lab Anthropic published a report about its discovery…
When fake data is a good thing – how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems
You’ve just finished a strenuous hike to the top of a mountain. You’re exhausted but…