The dawn of domestic robots could dramatically cut gender inequality when it comes to household work
Domestic work is vital for society to function. Meals need to be cooked, clothes and…
Superconductivity at room temperature remains elusive a century after a Nobel went to the scientist who demonstrated it below -450 degrees Fahrenheit
On April 8, 1911, Dutch physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes scribbled in pencil an almost unintelligible…
Nationwide test of Wireless Emergency Alert system could test people’s patience – or help rebuild public trust in the system
The Wireless Emergency Alert system is scheduled to have its third nationwide test on Oct.…
Tenacious curiosity in the lab can lead to a Nobel Prize – mRNA research exemplifies the unpredictable value of basic scientific research
The 2023 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine will go to Katalin Karikó and Drew…
What has the Nobel Prize in Physics ever done for me?
Each October, physics is in the news with the awarding of the Nobel Prize. The…
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…