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Technology · The Conversation · Nov 6, 1:11 PM
Over 100 screwworm cases have appeared in US animals in 2026, including in elk. Here’s how America’s 11.5 million hunters can help contain the spread.
Technology · The Conversation · Nov 6, 1:11 PM
As insect biodiversity declines, people and all the other species on Earth stand to lose the beneficial ‘ecosystem services’ bugs provide.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Nov 6, 1:11 PM
Letting the ordinary become interesting again is a key part of studying natural history and animal behavior.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Nov 5, 1:17 PM
The brain’s ability to process sound more consistently may influence how well you’re able to discriminate between different sounds.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Nov 5, 1:16 PM
Cute designs can make AI technology feel harmless, but real hazards are still present.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Nov 4, 8:09 PM
If you bump a spacecraft in orbit, it may start tumbling uncontrollably. To save a falling satellite, the rescuer must be incredibly steady and precise.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Nov 4, 1:28 PM
The Swift Observatory allowed astronomers to study events that happen quickly in the universe, such as stars exploding.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Nov 4, 1:28 PM
When an aurora lights up the sky, electric currents can also flow through the ground beneath your feet.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Nov 3, 1:23 PM
A New Mexico judge’s fine hit Meta for deception about the data privacy violations, not for the harm they caused. A researcher who helped uncover the scandal explains.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Nov 2, 1:01 PM
Galaxies act a little bit like figure skaters twirling on the ice – but at an astronomical scale.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Nov 2, 1:01 PM
Handing your heirs a list of passwords is only the first step in ensuring they can access and manage your digital affairs after you die.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 30, 8:13 PM
Parasitic fungi, wasps, worms and amoeba can control the behavior of their hosts in various horrifying ways.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 30, 12:14 PM
A researcher just won a Nobel Prize for detecting tiny particles from space. Scientists now want to get better at figuring out where in the cosmos they come from.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 30, 12:08 PM
Generations of young Philadelphians experienced science firsthand by wandering through Dinosaur Hall, examining dozens of wildlife dioramas or visiting the butterfly garden.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 29, 12:25 PM
This amoeba lives at hotter temperatures than any other eukaryote previously discovered.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 29, 12:24 PM
Chaotic roads are still too difficult for automated trucks to navigate.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 28, 12:23 PM
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has allowed NASA, private companies, universities and nonprofits alike to launch satellites, spacecraft and even astronauts to orbit.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 27, 6:12 PM
Earwax’s unusual physical properties help it repel insects in the lab. Is this a job it evolved to do in animal ears?
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 27, 12:19 PM
This employment boost took three to five years to show up, two researchers found after studying more than two decades of data.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 27, 12:18 PM
Instead of trying to restrict AI technologies, regulations could focus on the harm the technology causes people and companies.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 27, 12:17 PM
Mechanobiology can help identify how the physical forces within cells affect how well viruses can invade them.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 23, 7:42 PM
The shadow population of deceased relatives is more than three times as large as today’s living population.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 23, 5:43 PM
A cybersecurity researcher explains how a flaw in widespread software makes millions of websites vulnerable to hackers – and underscores the role of AI in attacking and defending the internet.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 23, 11:38 AM
Political campaigns often use fear to play on voters’ existing prejudices and stereotypes. What that means for your vote is less predictable.
Original at The Conversation ↗Technology · The Conversation · Oct 21, 12:48 PM
An expert on AI governance explains why these rare mistakes may soon be common, and with much higher stakes.
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