How forensic analysis and traditional knowledge reveal the story of a unique boomerang
Boomerangs are an iconic symbol of Australia. Known internationally for their unique curved shape and…
Our brains evaluate food within milliseconds, long before we’ve decided to eat it
Imagine you’re at the grocery store, standing before a selection of snacks. Seemingly without thinking,…
Politically aggressive social media users are creating most of the anti-immigrant content
Most of us, whether we admit it or not, engage in a great deal of…
Accelerating early dementia detection – UKRI
These projects form part of Innovate UK’s support for the Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals…
US data centers’ energy use amid the artificial intelligence boom
An Amazon Web Services data center is shown near a neighborhood in Stone Ridge, Virginia,…
Pumpkins’ journey from ancient food staple to spicy fall obsession spans thousands of years
October in much of the U.S. brings cooler weather, vibrant fall colors and, of course,…
Humans have an internal lunar clock – but light pollution is disrupting it
Most animals, including humans, carry an internal lunar clock, tuned to the 29.5-day rhythm of…
Science Minister announces Dementia Patient Flow Challenge – UKRI
Science Minister Lord Vallance today announced the third challenge of UKRI (UK Research and Innovation’s…
High-tech cameras capture the secrets of venomous snake bites
For more than 60 million years, venomous snakes have slithered across Earth. These ancient, chemical…
Ancient antelope teeth offer surprise insights into how early humans lived
Understanding what the environment looked like millions of years ago is essential for piecing together…