Why bilinguals may have a memory advantage – new research
Think about being in a conversation with your best friend or partner. How often do…
Dry regions get drier with global warming, increasing fire risk − while wet areas get wetter
The islands of Hawaii are world renowned for their generally pleasant and tranquil weather. However,…
Not all mental health apps are helpful. Experts explain the risks, and how to choose one wisely
There are thousands of mental health apps available on the app market, offering services including…
New data reveal US space economy’s output is shrinking – an economist explains in 3 charts
The space industry has changed dramatically since the Apollo program put men on the moon…
How do black holes pull in light?
How can a black hole pull in light when light isn’t a physical thing? –…
Zoom’s scrapped proposal to mine user data causes concern about our virtual and private Indigenous Knowledge
As reported on Aug. 6, Zoom recently attempted to rewrite its Terms of Service with…
Dog attacks on adults are rising – but science shows simply blaming breeds won’t help
Another terrifying dog attack video has just gone viral on social media. It shows three…
Your body can be younger than you are – here’s how to understand (and improve) your ‘biological age’
The saying goes that money can’t buy you love. But can it buy you time?…
Cyber-attacks against the UK Electoral Commission reveal an ongoing threat to democracy
The revelations this month that data on 40 million UK voters had been exposed to…
Diverse teams can improve engineering outcomes − but recent affirmative action decision may hinder efforts to create diverse teams
It may seem intuitive that teams made up of people with a diversity of perspectives,…