Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago – here’s how
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go on safari in southern Africa.…
How a wrong turn led to an exciting find
I am a poor navigator. This is not an easy thing for a field geologist…
Immune cells that fight cancer become exhausted within hours of first encountering tumors – new research
A key function of our immune system is to detect and eliminate foreign pathogens such…
Most Americans support NASA – but don’t think it should prioritize sending people to space
Most Americans (69%) believe it is essential that the United States continue to be a…
The illusion and implications of ‘just following the science’ COVID-19 messaging
In a recent special issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), commentators demanded accountability for…
How swarming animals can help humans and AI make better decisions
The word swarm often carries negative connotations – think biblical plagues of locusts or high…
X marks the unknown in algebra – but X’s origins are a math mystery
Even though x is one of the least-used letters in the English alphabet, it appears…
Voyager 2 has lost track of Earth. Only one antenna in the world can help it ‘phone home’
In 1977, five years before ET asked to “phone home”, two robotic spacecraft began their…
The reaction to ‘X,’ Elon Musk’s rebrand of Twitter, reflects how we feel about brands
Twitter has long been known for its iconic Blue Bird. On July 23, Elon Musk…
the truth about the extinct mega shark – and why even this ridiculous film could inspire future palaeontologists
Otodus megalodon, the biggest shark of all time, has long captured the imaginations of palaeontologists…