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Volcanic eruption lights up Iceland after weeks of earthquake warnings − a geologist explains what’s happening
Lava erupted through a fissure in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula on Dec. 18, 2023,...
An AI-driven influence operation is spreading pro-China propaganda across YouTube
A recent investigation from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has...
Paying people to replant tropical forests − and letting them harvest the timber − can pay off for climate, justice and environment
Tropical forest landscapes are home to millions of Indigenous peoples and small-scale...
Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness
Youth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions...
War in Gaza: An ethicist explains why you shouldn’t turn to social media for information about the conflict or to do something about it
As the war between Israel and Hamas drags on, many on both sides have taken to social...
Diverse gut microbiomes give better protection against harmful bugs - now we know why
In the last decade, it has become increasingly clear that a gut full of friendly...
5 things to know about US aid to Ukraine
From the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the U.S. government...
What’s the point of giving gifts? An anthropologist explains this ancient part of being human
Have you planned out your holiday gift giving yet? If you’re anything like me, you...
Disinformation is rampant on social media – a social psychologist explains the tactics used against you
Information warfare abounds, and everyone online has been drafted whether they know...
AI can teach math teachers how to improve student skills
When middle school math teachers completed an online professional development program...
Ukraine war: stakes are high for EU and Ukraine ahead of crucial European summit
When the EU’s heads of state and government come together in Brussels for their...
Technology is stealing your time in ways you may not realise – here’s what you can do about it
Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. Smart phones provide a palm-size...
Most investors aren’t paying attention to climate risks – the financial system needs to change
Climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events
Eisenhower’s Atoms for Peace speech on nuclear dangers has important lessons even after 70 years
Seventy years ago, on December 8 1953, US president Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered...
Education should look to the way artists are embracing AI, instead of turning its back on the technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make a major impact on many sectors...
Why all civilian lives matter equally, according to a military ethicist
Some commentators have criticized Israel for causing what is claimed to be disproportionate...