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The complex task of tackling online terror needs human eyes as well as artificial intelligence.
A new discovery is shedding more light on the overlap between the two species of human, despite the challenges of exploring this distant time
The ermine moth’s wing structures are fascinating because they rely on a mechanism we teach our engineering students to avoid
AI could free up our time to an unprecedented degree, which will leave time for faith-based activities.
The Isle of Skye has a rich palaeontological heritage, so perhaps it’s no surprise scientists made an important discovery there.
Maths plays a crucial role in new research which finds that bats “leapfrog” their way home at night.
New research shows that certain breeds tend to live longer than others, and this could help potential owners decide which companion is best for them.
Greater body appreciation is also closely tied to other aspects of wellbeing, such as fewer symptoms of depression.
Future generations may not be able to access the digital artefacts we create today.
Recent research suggests jurors are less likely to be lenient on attractive defendants than previously thought.
Stephen Garnett takes us inside a scientific spat about how to govern the naming of new species. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Anxiety about ageing is also often a fear of the future.
Image-based sexual abuse often goes unreported and under-prosecuted.
Tourists can do a number of things to avoid dangerous encounters with monkeys.
There are risks in huge datasets sitting in the hands of just a few companies.
Being smart won’t protect you from falling down conspiracy rabbit holes.
Among the missions being planned is a huge helicopter drone to explore Saturn’s moon Titan.
The US might be facing international competition to be first to return to the Moon.
Most studies suggests that fake news is more likely to enhance existing beliefs and views rather than radically change voting intentions of those who are undecided.
Spreadsheet-related errors can have serious consequences in the private and public sector. But what can we do to overcome them?
A recently discovered palm tree has an unusual survival strategy - it flowers and fruits beneath the ground
A new study consulted futurists for their predictions about technological evolution.
Operating the DragonFire laser system for ten seconds costs the equivalent of using a heater for an hour (less than £10 per shot).
Human behaviour is often irrational if viewed through the lens of “classical” physics and probability theory.