Biometric IDs are being rolled out in Africa. Study reveals the risks and pitfalls
Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify…
Early wins for the social media ban, new survey claims. But the full picture is far more complicated
Australia’s world-first national legislation to restrict access to social media accounts for children under 16…
Gender conformity starts young – and boys and girls fall in line in different ways
Many people have felt the subtle pressure to be “man enough” or “woman enough” in…
You probably agree with the animals on which bird calls, frog noises and cricket chirps are most attractive – new research
Animals do all sorts of things to attract each other as potential mates. Many birds,…
In a world of AI text, speech still reigns supreme
I remember the first time I attended a linguistics lecture as an undergraduate in Argentina.…
Where did the ancient Greeks and Romans think lightning came from? Hint: not just the gods
Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today a…
More than a third of online shoppers face issues – News articles
More than a third (35.4%) of online shoppers in the EU reported encountering problems while…
Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets
“Four minutes is too long.” Some of Chris Zuo’s itchy results after his session with…
What a gaping hole on a bridge reveals about aging infrastructure in Canada
When a large hole recently opened up in the deck of a bridge in Châteauguay,…
Can’t stop endlessly scrolling? Tips to help you take back control
It’s called the infinite scroll – a design feature on social media, shopping, video and…