The evolutionary reasons humans love pets – and nine benefits of having one
We’ve all read stories about owners’ love for their pets, but you might be taken…
Internet shutdowns: here’s how governments do it
Senegal’s government has shut down internet access in response to protests about the sentencing of…
Virtual reality has negative side effects – new research shows that can be a problem in the workplace
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Some…
Looking back toward cosmic dawn − astronomers confirm the faintest galaxy ever seen
The universe we live in is a transparent one, where light from stars and galaxies…
how a visual chatbot can help people with chronic pain
Chronic or persistent pain is the main reason people seek medical care in Australia. Yet,…
Zebrafish are a scientist’s favorite for early-stage research – especially to study human blood disorders
Scientists have relied on animal models as an alternative to testing on human tissues and…
New neurotechnology is blurring the lines around mental privacy – but are new human rights the answer?
Neurotechnologies – devices that interact directly with the brain or nervous system – were once…
What are Hollywood actors and writers afraid of? A cinema scholar explains how AI is upending the movie and TV business
The bitter conflict between actors, writers and other creative professionals and the major movie and…
Young people need more support coping with online sexual harms
Digital technologies and the internet have become a part of daily life for many young…
Foreign interference through social media is an active threat. Here’s what Australia can do
Last week, a special Senate committee released a report on foreign interference through social media.…