Internet shutdowns are increasing dramatically in Africa – a new book explains why
Between 2016 and 2024 there were 193 internet shutdowns imposed in 41 African countries. This…
How misreading Google Trends is fuelling Bondi attack conspiracy theories
In the wake of Sunday’s tragic Bondi shooting, conspiracy theories and deliberate misinformation have spread…
Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes
Before 2025, science policy rarely made headline news. Through decades of changing political winds, financial…
Gazing into the mind’s eye with mice – how neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly
Despite the nursery rhyme about three blind mice, mouse eyesight is surprisingly sensitive. Studying how…
Why is time going so fast and how do I slow it down?
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Some words affect us more than others. It boils down to how they sound
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32.7% of EU people used generative AI tools in 2025 – News articles
In 2025, 32.7% of people aged 16-74 in the EU used generative artificial intelligence (AI)…
How are dark matter and antimatter different?
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The ‘AI Homeless Man Prank’ reveals a crisis in AI education
The new TikTok trend “AI Homeless Man Prank” has sparked a wave of outrage and…
UKRI publishes refreshed environmental sustainability strategy – UKRI
The refreshed framework sets out UKRI’s ambitions to further reduce its environmental impact while supporting…