When we see someone being touched, our brains automatically simulate how it feels
Touch is fundamental to how we perceive our own bodies and connect with others. A…
How would a ‘drone wall’ help stop incursions into European airspace?
Violations of national airspace by drones are on the rise in Europe. When European leaders…
If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
What is time? Rather than something that ‘flows,’ a philosopher suggests time is a psychological projection
“Time flies,” “time waits for no one,” “as time goes on”: The way we speak…
How do you fire someone into the Sun?
We live in changing times. While we once flippantly threw villains to the lions, now…
New interactive map shows how flammable your part of Australia is right now
This year’s fire season in Australia feels unpredictable. One week brings torrential rain, the next…
NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere
Envision a time when hundreds of spacecraft are exploring the solar system and beyond. That’s…
Rate my AI teacher? Students’ perceptions of chatbots will influence how they learn with AI
A “transformation” is upon us. After a multi-year procession of educational technology products that once…
Australia’s oldest crocodile eggshells found in Queensland
In southeast Queensland, roughly 250 kilometres from Brisbane, lies the tiny town of Murgon. Located…
Why are super-recognisers so good at learning and remembering faces?
Some people are so good with faces that there’s a name for them – super-recognisers.…