Category: Technology

Fake fossils are among us, passing almost undetected under the eye of experts all over the world. This is a serious problem – counterfeited specimens can mislead palaeontologists into studying an ancient past that never existed. In a new study, my colleagues and I reveal a surprising truth about a fossil celebrated for decades as […]

Given the huge problem-solving potential of artificial intelligence (AI), it wouldn’t be far-fetched to think that AI could also help us in tackling the climate crisis. However, when we consider the energy needs of AI models, it becomes clear that the technology is as much a part of the climate problem as a solution. The […]

Archaeologists have identified what may be Europe’s oldest human-made megastructure, submerged 21 metres below the Baltic Sea in the Bay of Mecklenburg, Germany. This structure – which has been named the Blinkerwall – is a continuous low wall made from over 1,500 granite stones that runs for almost a kilometre. The evidence suggests it was […]

With over half the world’s population heading to the polls in 2024, disinformation season is upon us — and the warnings are dire. The World Economic Forum declared misinformation a top societal threat over the next two years and major news organisations caution that disinformation poses an unprecedented threat to democracies worldwide. Yet, some scholars […]

Ferrari 2024 F1: Ferrari SF-24, Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 E, and McLaren MCL38, unveiled. Scuderia Ferrari has unveiled their SF-24 for the upcoming 2024 Formula 1 season, promising an intriguing spectacle ahead. Despite the weight of the Ferrari legacy, last year’s SF-23 showed speed with seven pole positions but struggled with reliability, finishing third in the […]

Forgetting in our day to day lives may feel annoying or, as we get older, a little frightening. But it is an entirely normal part of memory – enabling us to move on or make space for new information. In fact, our memories aren’t as reliable as we may think. But what level of forgetting […]

A concept image of NASA’s Fission Surface Power Project.  Credit NASA NASA’s Nuclear Reactor project on the Moon aimed to create designs for a small nuclear reactor that can produce electricity. NASA is finishing the first part of its Fission Surface Power Project. This project is to use this reactor for a test on the […]

We take it for granted that humans find it more difficult to conceive as they grow older. But our recent study, which analysed data from 157 animal species, found that male reproductive ageing seems to be a lot less common in other male animals. With fertility in men declining worldwide, understanding ageing of sperm in […]

Chrysler Halcyon EV Concept Chrysler The Chrysler Halcyon EV concept goes beyond just being a self-driving vehicle and will be unveiled next year. Chrysler’s latest electric concept car, the Halcyon, doubles as a mobile observatory using augmented reality technology. Chrysler Unlike its previous jet ski-inspired design revealed at CES 2023, the Halcyon now offers a […]

It’s no wonder owning a family dog is popular in the UK – research shows that our wellbeing can increase with dog ownership, and there’s even evidence that children’s development can benefit if they share their home with a dog. Unfortunately though, hospital admissions for dog bites are more likely to be children than adults. […]