Crocodiles can’t fly. Birds can. Scientists have finally figured out why
The closest living relatives of crocodiles and alligators are, perhaps surprisingly, birds. They are both…
Two subsea cables off Perth suffer ‘concerning’ damage. Lasers could help protect them
Earlier this week, Bevan Slattery, the chief executive of subsea cable company SubCo, announced that…
Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe
It’s 2 a.m., and a teenage girl, worrying about a friend issue, lies awake. Rather…
We built a $10 soil test, then a virtual reality platform to take it around the world
Last year in The Conversation Canada, we described Agrilo, an affordable “colorimetric” soil-testing system developed…
Why Meta is paying for controversial content – and what that means for the posts you see
In recent days, media reports have revealed several instances where Facebook has paid for content…
What it’s like to discover an ancient Egyptian tomb – and the race against time to preserve it
The first moment you look inside a newly discovered ancient tomb is at once exciting…
Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers
Business leaders and investors face a deepening paradox: Companies are pouring more money into artificial…
Four eras of understanding Africa’s past
What is the past? It may seem a simple question to answer, but it is…
Why do humans use ‘baby voice’ when we speak to pets?
You walk in a park. Children are playing, people are walking their dogs, and then…
How do computers talk with voices that sound like people?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…