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Listen to the trailer for The Conversation’s Curious Kids, a new podcast where kids get answers to their big questions from experts.
During a walk in the Scottish Highlands, one of the greats of particle physics had the idea of a lifetime
Use-inspired research goes beyond translational research to build lasting connections between researchers and communities.
The concept goes back to a 17th century polymath who worked in Germany.
An instrument on the Europa Clipper mission might be able to detect biological cells from space.
AI needs careful monitoring and the right policies to ensure it can benefit the fight against climate change.
The big question: Would climate engineering like sending reflective particles into the stratosphere or brightening clouds help reduce the national security risks of climate change or make them worse?
New research reveals our understanding of dust’s role in the environment is far from settled.
The eclipse will allow scientists to get rare measurements of the Sun’s atmosphere.
Around 98% of all research is published in English, posing a serious problem for the global scientific community.
Quantum computing has huge promise from a technical perspective, but the practical benefits are less clear.
If you have young kids, the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, represents a rare opportunity to teach them about science.
There are several ways in which stars can destroy and swallow their own planets.
The SS Hartdale was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915 and its final resting place had long been unknown.
Collecting shells was a common past time in Enlightenment Britain, when elite women were becoming increasingly interested in science.
Could the technology move beyond medical applications and into wide use?
What if there’s no experiment to work out which theory of consciousness is correct?
Research shows that climate change had a significant effect on voting choices in the 2016 and 2020 elections – and could also influence the 2024 presidential race.
Students are provided the opportunity to use America’s national parks as case studies for environmental issues and tough conversations in this course.
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