a paleobiologist on why he appreciates the franchise despite its inaccuracies
Otodus megalodon, the biggest shark of all time, has long captured the imaginations of palaeontologists…
Research shows it is possible to reward users for sharing accurate information instead of misinformation
Is social media designed to reward people for acting badly? The answer is clearly yes,…
A 140-year-old Tassie tiger brain sample survived two world wars and made it to our lab. Here’s what we found
Researchers often think how and when their results will be published. However, many research projects…
what the stats say about English cricket’s ambitious but risky change of pace
The leisurely sport of Test cricket, in which matches last for several days, has been…
3 ways higher education can become more hopeful in the post-pandemic, post-AI era
We live at a time when universities and colleges are facing multiplying crises, pressures and…
What happens if someone dies in space?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Giving AI direct control over anything is a bad idea – here’s how it could do us real harm
The release of the advanced chatbot ChatGPT in 2022 got everyone talking about artificial intelligence…
how our study of 100 decomposing piglet bodies will help solve criminal cases
Until the late 19th century, the success of criminal investigations largely hung on witness reports…
Ancient pathogens released from melting ice could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals
Science fiction is rife with fanciful tales of deadly organisms emerging from the ice and…
To get rid of hazing, clarify what people really think is acceptable behavior and redefine what it means to be loyal
My husband and I spent a late August day several years ago settling in our…