Corporate ‘orbital data centre’ proposals are dangerous for humanity
SpaceX has started a trend. More American companies are betting that they can beat the…
Spawning coral release quintillions of eggs each year: new research
Most kinds of coral spawn once a year. In an enormous multi-day event synchronised to…
centuries of creativity reveal the beauty of a misunderstood insect
Moths seem to be made for Halloween. They’re largely nocturnal, often outlandish in appearance and…
Fear-based campaign ads can grab attention, but whether they win votes is less clear
On a Monday night in September 1964, television viewers watched a little girl counting petals…
PHP is in the foundation of 70% of websites – here’s what it is and why a flaw in the software is a major hacking threat
Governments and organizations around the world began scrambling on Oct. 21, 2026, to fix a…
Growing Share of Americans Say Social Media Is an Important News Source for Them
(Illustration: narvo vexar via Getty Images) Pew Knight Initiative The Pew-Knight Initiative supports new research…
How does fake tan work, and why does it sometimes smell ‘biscuity’?
Real tans come from UV-triggered pigment production in living skin; that same UV exposure increases…
What’s the difference between green, yellow and red capsicums? It’s more than what you see
Raw, grilled, roasted, stuffed – there are many ways to enjoy capsicums, also called bell…
Where Americans are getting their news in the digital age
The Briefing ☀️ Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news…
Human rights could improve – or worsen – based on how nations use the UN treaty against cybercrime
The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime is the first international treaty aimed at combating criminal…