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Drones gather new and useful data for marine research, but they can disturb whales and dolphins
Drones have changed the way researchers study whales and dolphins. While we were...
From waste to clean water: tiny carbon particles can do the job
Many futuristic novels and films have explored what the world might look like without...
The earliest modern humans in Europe mastered bow-and-arrow technology 54,000 years ago
Based on research in France’s Mandrin cave, in February 2022 we published a study...
Marburg virus outbreaks are increasing in frequency and geographic spread – three virologists explain
The World Health Organization confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus...
Quantum mechanics: how the future might influence the past
In 2022, the physics Nobel prize was awarded for experimental work showing that...
Distant star TOI-700 has two potentially habitable planets orbiting it – making it an excellent candidate in the search for life
NASA recently announced the discovery of a new, Earth-sized planet in the habitable...
Long COVID linked to air pollution exposure in young adults – new study
Although COVID-19 infections are typically less severe in young adults, that doesn’t...
The Second Qatar Diabetes and Obesity Research Symposium
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with Qatar Metabolic Institute...
Five discoveries that changed our understanding of how the ancient Egyptians created mummies
Centuries after the first golden coffins were taken to Europe, ancient Egyptian...
AI could make more work for us, instead of simplifying our lives
There’s a common perception that artificial intelligence (AI) will help streamline...
Imagination is a spectrum – and 1% of people can’t mentally visualise things at all
When you hear someone talk, do you see the words in your mind’s eye? Or do you see...
Night skies are getting 9.6% brighter every year as light pollution erases stars for everyone
For most of human history, the stars blazed in an otherwise dark night sky. But...
How to avoid falling victim to an online scam – research says slow down
Keeping up with the latest digital cons is exhausting. Fraudsters always seem to...
Disaster survivors need help remaining connected with friends and families – and access to mental health care
The earthquakes that struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria in early February...
Three in five long COVID patients have organ damage a year after infection
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics suggests that more than...
A survey of over 17,000 people indicates only half of us are willing to trust AI at work
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly used at work to enhance productivity,...