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Borman’s professionalism helped the risky Apollo 8 mission become a success.
AI may not have consciousness, but it exercises power in ways that affect our sense of who we are.
New laboratory experiments add analytical rigour to the search for ancient biomolecules
Research suggests magicians lack magical thinking.
Since 1947 the clock’s hand have been set at the beginning of every year.
The US military has been experimenting with AI-powered robots that are also equipped with weapons.
Flame retardants were developed to prevent house fires and help save lives. But they come with some serious health risks.
Media companies should set up guidelines for how they are using AI.
There’s recognition that AI needs to be used responsibly.
We use space to understand the passage of time, but don’t assume everyone thinks of the future as in front and the past as behind.
There’s a surprising amount of crossover in what things help human and dog longevity.
The Moon was formed when it collided with Earth billions of years ago.
Despite the distances involved, people as far apart as the UK and Australia can see the Moon at the same time.
The universe appears to be fine-tuned for life to evolve.
From improving our understanding of dark matter to revealing the location of Earth 2.0, the Extremely Large Telescope promises answers to some of the biggest scientific questions of our time.
No one has time to read the terms and conditions we are often asked to consent to. But we’re sometimes agreeing to things we would rather not.
Scientists measured the brain activity of people trying to discern real from synthetic faces.
Space junk and carbon emissions are just some of the problems with a boom in space travel.
The summit brought together key players behind the development of AI, but more needs to be done.
And a recent history of wildcat hybridisation.
Elite groups often become trapped in echo chambers.
Recently published research is showing PFAS chemicals may be even more harmful than we thought.
Old-fashioned radio signals offer a way to broadcast news to war-torn areas.
The agreement should give British astronauts more flights into space.