The whole story of human evolution, from ancient apes via Lucy to us, in one long read
In pursuit of knowledge, the evolution of humanity ranks with the origins of life and the universe. And yet, except when an ...
Meat has a distinct taste, texture, aroma. A biochemist explains how plant-based alternatives mimic the real thing
When you bite into a juicy hamburger, slice into the perfect medium-rare steak or gobble down a plateful of chicken nuggets, ...
Global heating is a social issue. The EU has a duty to mitigate it, and our data shows it is failing
This week, Azerbaijan has hosted the United Nations Convention on Climate Change, also known as COP29. Its main objectives ...
Record-breaking run on Frontier sets new bar for simulating the universe in exascale era
The universe just got a whole lot bigger—or at least in the world of computer simulations, that is. In early November, ...
Warm and friendly or competent and straightforward? What students want from AI chatbots in the classroom
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming education, with schools and universities increasingly experimenting with ...
Researchers claim Tutankhamun's burial mask may have been made for a woman—but there is reason to doubt
Since the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt over 100 years ago, the contents have been ...
Networked friendships may lower loneliness, research suggests
Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., with a third of Americans reporting they've experienced "serious loneliness" in recent ...
Why parents need to be like Big Ted and 'talk aloud' while they use screens with their kids
Screen use and internet safety are two of the top concerns Australian parents have about their kids' health and ...
Why Monday is the most dangerous day on a building site
Construction accidents are more likely on a Monday for many reasons. For instance, falling asleep late on Sunday night and ...
UK water companies now have to release live sewage spill data—why more transparency is key to cleaner rivers
For the first time, anyone in England can now access real-time information of where combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are discharging untreated wastewater into our waterways. This week, all water ...