This is very bad news for human health but also for the health of other animals in the food web.
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Existence is hard in the frozen Antarctic soil – and microbes use ‘horizontal gene transfer’ to share the tools that keep them alive.
Interviews with data workers in China and Australia reveal the precarious, exploitative conditions of this new branch of the gig economy.
‘Pics or it didn’t happen’ is no longer a reliable test for what’s real.
A loss for Meta may force it to redesign Facebook and Instagram – and not just for US users.
A new facility in Queensland will allow researchers from academia and industry to test new ideas on a real quantum processor.
We’ve known for a while now that the Moon has water. Accessing it will make it easier not just to visit, but to stay.
The Roblox saga is a reminder that parents can’t leave children’s online safety to platforms.
Technical fixes to AI systems aren’t enough. What’s needed is an overhaul of AI eco-systems to ensure they’re more inclusive.
Brains scans show a signature linked to a dissolved separation between the self and the world.
Our skin alone can’t actually tell if something is wet.
We risk replacing genuine knowledge with ‘work slop’.
From scary headlines to recycled eruption videos, new research reveals how common misconceptions can fuel misinformation about volcanoes.
The way we classify humanity’s ancient relatives is a mess. But there’s a simple fix.
The convergence of AI and biotechnology blurs boundaries and challenges existing regulations designed to consider technologies separately.
From corded handsets to lockable pouches, a new wave of products promises physical distance from our devices. But who gets to, and under what conditions?
The Milky Way contains a fossil record of galaxies it has absorbed.
As AI agents become more autonomous, keeping them aligned with what humans want will require layered oversight and effective control.
Science equips us with the tools to reason, evaluate evidence, and make informed decisions in a complex, changing world.
Labels alone won’t be enough to tackle the rise of deepfakes.
New research suggests crocodiles used to have hot blood and fast metabolisms, but gave it all up to lurk underwater waiting for prey.
What many people think of as ‘play’ may not be play at all. In fact, these interactions could cause cats stress.
Australia’s access to the global internet depends on a surprisingly small number of undersea cables.
Paying for engaging content is not the same as intending to fund extremism, but it creates a risk that harmful content will benefit.
The telecommunications ombudsman has recommended ‘an overhaul of how telecommunications services are regulated’.