US military plans to unleash thousands of autonomous war robots over next two years
The United States military plans to start using thousands of autonomous weapons systems in the…
Sahara space rock 4.5 billion years old upends assumptions about the early Solar System
In May 2020, some unusual rocks containing distinctive greenish crystals were found in the Erg…
X users will need protection after the ‘block’ feature is removed – here’s why businesses are better than people at moderating negative comments
In a recent post, the owner of X, (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk, announced his plans…
Women still feel like they aren’t listened to when they give birth – here’s what could help change things
Women often report that they are not listened to or given choices about what happens…
Machines can’t always take the heat − two engineers explain the physics behind how heat waves threaten everything from cars to computers
Not only people need to stay cool, especially in a summer of record-breaking heat waves.…
Natural hazards, a warming climate and new resource laws – why NZ needs geoscientists more than ever
Earth scientists and technical staff are in scope for potential job losses at New Zealand…
Northern map turtles survive cold winter conditions by staying active under ice
Imagine it’s winter, and you’re standing on a frozen lake or pond, when suddenly below…
A battlefield for ants? New study on ant warfare shows we could manipulate their fights
Humans are not the only animals that go to war. Ants do so too, and…
US public concern grows over role of AI in daily life
A growing share of Americans express concern about the role artificial intelligence (AI) is playing…
How old is the universe exactly? A new theory suggests that it’s been around for twice as long as believed
Early universe observations by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) cannot be explained by current…