Author: The Conversation

What was the first thing scientists discovered? A historian makes the case for Babylonian astronomy

What was the first thing scientists discovered? A historian makes the case for Babylonian astronomy

The US military has cared about climate change since the dawn of the Cold War – for good reason

The US military has cared about climate change since the dawn of the Cold War – for good reason

Canada’s local food system faces major roadblocks without urgent policy changes

Canada’s local food system faces major roadblocks without urgent policy changes

Fungi are among the planet’s most important organisms — yet they continue to be overlooked in conservation strategies

Fungi are among the planet’s most important organisms — yet they continue to be overlooked in conservation strategies

Software is increasingly being built by AI – so it’s vital to know if it can be trusted

Software is increasingly being built by AI – so it’s vital to know if it can be trusted

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads

Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct – but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive

Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct – but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive

Email signatures are harming the planet and could cost people their lives — it’s time to stop using them

Email signatures are harming the planet and could cost people their lives — it’s time to stop using them

Why are suicide rates so high in bipolar disorder, and what can we do about it?

Why are suicide rates so high in bipolar disorder, and what can we do about it?

Let juries judge disruptive protesters like Just Stop Oil on their integrity – expert view

Let juries judge disruptive protesters like Just Stop Oil on their integrity – expert view

America’s clean air rules boost health and the economy − here’s what EPA’s new deregulation plans ignore

America’s clean air rules boost health and the economy − here’s what EPA’s new deregulation plans ignore

People in this career are better at seeing through optical illusions

People in this career are better at seeing through optical illusions

What deer poo can tell us about the future of Britain’s woodlands

What deer poo can tell us about the future of Britain’s woodlands

clunky satire about an evil celebrity cult has plenty to say – it just doesn’t know how to say it

clunky satire about an evil celebrity cult has plenty to say – it just doesn’t know how to say it

Formula One drivers face temperatures up to 50°C. High tech racing suits help keep them cool

Formula One drivers face temperatures up to 50°C. High tech racing suits help keep them cool

Resilience doesn’t always mean persevering – it can be found in inaction and silence, too

Resilience doesn’t always mean persevering – it can be found in inaction and silence, too

How often should I wash my exercise clothes?

How often should I wash my exercise clothes?

What food did the real St Patrick eat? Less corned beef and cabbage, more oats and stinky cheese

What food did the real St Patrick eat? Less corned beef and cabbage, more oats and stinky cheese