AI-enabled portable e-nose sniffs out harmful molecules

Consider this—there is no cheap, at-home device that can tell you milk has gone bad faster…

Digital technology in government: Over-promised and under-delivered, says study

Politicians and tech bosses have spun a “Digital Enchantment” fairytale, which does not present a realistic…

Shellfish reefs improve marine biodiversity

Local shellfish including native razorfish and flat oysters, and feral pacific oysters, are showing strong ecosystem…

Dark energy camera captures galaxies in lopsided tug of war, a prelude to merger

Galaxies grow and evolve over billions of years by absorbing nearby companions and merging with other…

Ariane 6: Launch system tests progressing well

Teams preparing Ariane 6 for its inaugural flight successfully completed for the first time a launcher…

Researchers: Decades of public messages about recycling in the US have crowded out more sustainable ways to manage waste

You’ve just finished a cup of coffee at your favorite cafe. Now you’re facing a trash…

Could the law of the sea be used to protect small island states from climate change?

Climate change will wreak havoc on small island developing states in the Pacific and elsewhere. Some…

Why workers in small businesses can struggle with mental health and 'presenteeism'

If you are struggling with your mental health, is it better to come to work or…

Opinion: Instagram is making you a worse tourist—here's how to travel respectfully

Travel is back in full swing this summer, and so is bad behavior by tourists. …

Repeatedly seeing headlines of wrongdoing reduces perception of moral offense, finds study

A study recently published in Psychological Science reveals that when people repeatedly encounter headlines about corporate…