The Conversation – Page 318 – HadNews.com

Our robot harvests cotton by reaching out and plucking it, like a lizard’s tongue snatching flies

The world’s spectacular animal migrations are dwindling. Fishing, fences and development are fast-tracking extinctions

Some of the Renaissance’s most romantic love poems weren’t for lovers

AI ‘companions’ promise to combat loneliness, but history shows the dangers of one-way relationships

Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains how to improve quality of life for this growing population

‘Self-love’ might seem selfish. But done right, it’s the opposite of narcissism

29 are gone and 4 more might be

Deepfakes and disinformation swirl ahead of Indonesian election – podcast

How to write a love song – three tips for beginners from a songwriting expert

how to make sense of an unusual cold snap while the world is hotter than ever

Why you might start to hate the influencers you once loved

FCC bans robocalls using deepfake voice clones − but AI-generated disinformation still looms over elections

Secrets of soil-enriching pulses could transform future of sustainable agriculture

Desperate for Taylor Swift tickets? Here are cybersecurity tips to stay safe from scams

Why are so many Australians taking antidepressants?

this outstanding portrayal of India’s caste system is hugely important to Dalit people like me

Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of products that necessitate caveats and caution

A new generation of spaceplanes is taking advantage of the latest in technology