Controversial internal control audits improve operational efficiency for small firms, study finds

The November collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX serves as a lesson of what happens when a…

Novel two-dimensional homogeneous bias device induced under moderate pressure

In a study published in Advanced Materials, researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of…

Chess study shows masks can put cognitive performance in check

Wearing a face mask can temporarily disrupt decision-making in some situations according to University of Queensland…

Telescope-inspired microscope sees molecules in 6D

A new technology, inspired in part by the design of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST),…

Antiferromagnets are suitable for transporting spin waves over long distances, study finds

Smaller, faster, more powerful: The demands on microelectronic devices are high and are constantly increasing. However,…

'Any means necessary': The police who adopt the skull symbol of an ultra-violent comic book vigilante

In Travis Linnemann’s book The Horror Of Police, he quotes David Grossman, founder of the “bulletproof…

Sea urchins have invaded Tasmania and Victoria, but people can't work out what to do with them

While crown-of-thorns starfish on the Great Barrier Reef have long been ecological villains in the popular…

Why we need open-source science innovation—not patents and paywalls

As we prepare to invest money to prevent the next global pandemic and find solutions to…

Supporting feminine leadership could help create a just and kinder future

Women are still struggling to reach leadership positions. Though there are more women earning college degrees…

Can 'voluntourism' outgrow the white savior stereotype and make a positive change post-pandemic?

As the tourism industry emerges from pandemic shutdowns and border closures, so too is “voluntourism,” the…