Wealthy nations are carving up space and its riches among themselves

Others are getting left behind.

Theodora Ogden, The Conversation

· May 15, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Red and white wine are better for your waistline and heart than beer and spirits

Researchers have found that drinking wine is linked to having lower levels of visceral fat that is associated with several health complications.

Brittany Larsen, The Conversation

· May 15, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Five things to know about the next-gen AI that is capable of creating images and telling jokes

These systems are known as ‘foundation models’ and are not all hype and party tricks.

Aaron J Snoswell, The Conversation

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Dan Hunter, The Conversation

· May 14, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Sagittarius A*: How did scientists photograph the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way?

Black holes are completely dark since not even light can escape their gravity. But they are surrounded by clouds of gas, which can be used to infer images.

Chris Impey, The Conversation

· May 14, 2022 · 07:30 pm

Electric eels inspired the first battery 222 years ago and are still sparking scientific imagination

One species of eel can discharge 860 volts of electricity – that’s 200-fold higher than the top voltage of a single lithium-ion battery.

Timothy J. Jorgensen, The Conversation

· May 12, 2022 · 11:30 pm

European Union is trying to make social media safer, but that is easier said than done

The Digital Services Act aims to curb illegal content, but this could be impossible for social media giants with billions of users spread across countries.

Greig Paul, The Conversation

· May 12, 2022 · 09:30 pm

How can humans burn less fossil fuel? By using their body heat to heat buildings instead

The concept of body heating systems is already a reality in some parts of the world.

Amin Al-Habaibeh, The Conversation

· May 10, 2022 · 11:30 pm

India’s target to have 20% ethanol blended in petrol by 2025 could affect its food security

Achieving the target won’t drastically reduce emissions nor will India achieve energy security because of it.

Tanvi Deshpande, IndiaSpend.com

· May 10, 2022 · 07:30 pm

A first-of-its-kind study shows that half of all crocodile species and turtles face extinction

Reptiles are not faring any better than other animals in the changing world.

Louise Gentle, The Conversation

· May 09, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Does the multiverse at the centre of Marvel mythology actually exist?

Just how much of the ‘multiverse’ is imagined and how much is rooted in science?

Luke Barnes, The Conversation

· May 09, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Staring at your image on Zoom can have serious consequences for your mental health

While self-objectification leads both women and men to focus on their appearance, the former tend to face many more negative consequences.

Roxanne Felig, The Conversation

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Jamie Goldenberg, The Conversation

· May 08, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Pollution pardox: India and Pakistan may suffer worse heatwaves if they try to clean up their air

Pollution has helped mask some of the greenhouse gas-induced warming in the region. Reducing it will likely accelerate warming at a local scale.

Andrew King, The Conversation

· May 08, 2022 · 07:30 pm