A century after Nikola Tesla’s failed experiment, 5G may realise his dream of wireless electricity

A research paper suggests the architects of 5G may have unwittingly built what Tesla failed to construct.

Elena Gaura, The Conversation

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James Peter Brusey, The Conversation

· Apr 15, 2021 · 11:30 pm

At what age are people usually happiest? Here’s what a new study found

A developmental psychologist explains how a period of life that’s often hectic and stressful can also end up being quite rewarding.

Clare Mehta, The Conversation

· Apr 13, 2021 · 11:30 pm

In a world facing a shortage of donors, 3D-printed organs could be a lifesaver

Tissue engineering is an emerging field that works on producing artificial tissue and organ substitutes as permanent solutions to replace or repair damage.

Saman Naghieh, The Conversation

· Apr 12, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Climate change is forcing marine life to flee the equator for cooler waters

History shows this could trigger a mass extinction event.

Anthony Richardson, The Conversation

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Chhaya Chaudhary, The Conversation

· Apr 11, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Self-driving cars have not progressed beyond the testing stage for years. Why is that?

Scientists are working on a set of rules that will help such vehicles make the safest decisions in every conceivable scenario.

Ekaterina Komendantskaya, The Conversation

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Luca Arnaboldi, The Conversation

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Matthew Daggitt, The Conversation

· Apr 10, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Watch: Monkey plays video games with their mind, showcased by Elon Musk-founded Neuralink

‘By recording many neurons and feeding their activity into a decoder algorithm, we are able to predict Pager the monkey’s intended hand movements in real time.’

Scroll Staff

· Apr 10, 2021 · 10:24 am

Covid-19: What is genomic surveillance and how it can help in ending the pandemic

By using genetic sequencing, experts can find how the coronavirus is evolving and moving through the population.

Alexander Sundermann, The Conversation

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Lee Harrison, The Conversation

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Vaughn Cooper, The Conversation

· Apr 09, 2021 · 09:30 pm

What your choice of selfie angle says about you

Selfie-takers, in their choice of pose and other pictorial features, provide nonverbal, social and emotional signals to their viewers.

Alessandro Soranzo, The Conversation

· Apr 06, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Can data prove to be the nemesis of India’s polluting industries?

Only if pollution boards can get industrial units to comply with a new tribunal order.

Jyoti Pande Lavakare

· Apr 06, 2021 · 09:00 am

Google Translate is sexist. What it needs is a little gender-sensitivity training

Using targeted training can help artificial intelligence in avoiding gender stereotyping.

Stefanie Ullmann, The Conversation

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Danielle Saunders, The Conversation

· Apr 05, 2021 · 11:30 pm

The Egyptian spiny mouse may hold clues to understanding human pregnancy better

Research indicates the rodent, which menstruates as humans do, could offer an excellent model for studying gynaecological disorders.

Jarrod McKenna, The Conversation

· Apr 05, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Straight out of science fiction: Scientists have discovered a planet in a triple-star system

In the triple-star system, two sun-sized stars orbit each other every 29 years, while a third, smaller star orbits the two central stars every 400 years.

Samantha Lawler, The Conversation

· Mar 31, 2021 · 11:30 pm