Algorithm predicts crime a week in advance, but reveals bias in police response

Advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence have sparked interest from governments that would like to…

Tonga volcano eruption was among the most powerful ever observed, triggering atmospheric gravity waves

The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai submarine volcano in January 2022 was one of the…

Dengue and Zika viruses make infected hosts more delicious to mosquitoes

A study published in the journal Cell on June 30 shows that when humans and mice…

Explaining genetic modification research

What do bananas and cavoodles have in common? They’re both lovely, yellowy and have been produced…

Carbon capture potential of agroforestry and trees on farms

Increased use of trees in agriculture can pave the way toward a transformation of the global…

Researchers seek to advance anti-racist school counseling, offer guidelines

Dismantling inequality in U.S. educational systems requires ongoing, active, intentional participation in anti-racist practices by not…

The rings of Uranus and Neptune could help map their interiors

Mapping the interior of the ice giants is difficult, to say the least. Not only are…

Australia can ensure the biggest mine in PNG's history won't leave a toxic legacy

The COVID pandemic slowed mining operations across the Pacific. But as economic activity returns, an Australia-based…

More income support needed for young people experiencing homelessness, study finds

Life improved for young people experiencing homelessness once they were housed through the Government’s Housing First…

How technology allows us to reveal secrets of Amazonian biodiversity

Tropical forest covers 12% of the planet’s land surface yet hosts around two thirds of all…