Author: The Conversation

study shows trees synchronise electrical signals during a solar eclipse

study shows trees synchronise electrical signals during a solar eclipse

Perfect storm of tech bros, foreign interference and disinformation is an urgent threat to press freedom

Perfect storm of tech bros, foreign interference and disinformation is an urgent threat to press freedom

A Michigan research professor explains how NIH funding works − and what it means to suddenly lose a grant

A Michigan research professor explains how NIH funding works − and what it means to suddenly lose a grant

Britain’s nuclear future? What small reactors, fusion and ‘Big Carl’ mean for net zero

Britain’s nuclear future? What small reactors, fusion and ‘Big Carl’ mean for net zero

Three strategies to help European carmakers regain their edge

Three strategies to help European carmakers regain their edge

What makes people flourish? A new survey of more than 200,000 people across 22 countries looks for global patterns and local differences

What makes people flourish? A new survey of more than 200,000 people across 22 countries looks for global patterns and local differences

Why older adults shouldn’t worry about having sore muscles after a workout – new research

Why older adults shouldn’t worry about having sore muscles after a workout – new research

How dandelions conquered concrete to bring nature back to cities

How dandelions conquered concrete to bring nature back to cities

How dogs and cats are evolving to look alike and why it’s humans’ fault – new research

How dogs and cats are evolving to look alike and why it’s humans’ fault – new research

The Women’s Health Initiative has shaped women’s health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain

The Women’s Health Initiative has shaped women’s health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain

How millions of people can watch the same video at the same time – a computer scientist explains the technology behind streaming

How millions of people can watch the same video at the same time – a computer scientist explains the technology behind streaming

Despite Supreme Court setback, children’s lawsuits against climate change continue

Despite Supreme Court setback, children’s lawsuits against climate change continue

Fake news and the election campaign

Fake news and the election campaign

Some ‘Star Wars’ stories have already become reality

Some ‘Star Wars’ stories have already become reality

Lessons from philosopher Immanuel Kant

Lessons from philosopher Immanuel Kant

what mental health support do refugees and asylum seekers get in Australia?

what mental health support do refugees and asylum seekers get in Australia?

Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it

Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it

Scientists surprised to discover mayflies and shrimp making their bodies out of ancient gas

Scientists surprised to discover mayflies and shrimp making their bodies out of ancient gas