In a new study, scientists Stewart Edie of the Smithsonian, Shan Huang of the University of…
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Examining the factors that affect curiosity across species
Humans like to discover. Presented with something we’ve never seen before, most of us will be…
Fossil footprint discoveries and what they tell us
Footprints on a sandy surface don’t usually last long: they’re washed away by water, wiped out…
Arithmetic has a biological origin: It's an expression in symbols of the 'deep structure' of our perception
Everyone knows that arithmetic is true: 2 + 2 = 4. Click here for…
Could puncturing a satellite's battery help it deorbit faster?
A few years ago, there was a panic about lithium-ion batteries that exploded and could do…
Secondary publishing rights can improve public access to academic research
Canada’s federal research granting agencies recently announced a review of the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on…
New paper highlights dangerous misconceptions of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is discriminatory, susceptible to racial and sexist bias and its improper use is…
Study finds voting rules have only small effects in election outcomes
Does requiring an ID to vote help Republicans win? What about allowing people with prior criminal…
New book examines the political misinformation that threatens the US system of government
Misinformation pervades U.S. politics. Click here for original story, New book examines the political…
Dog attacks on adults are rising, but science shows blaming breeds won't help
Another terrifying dog attack video has just gone viral on social media. It shows three large…