As in the world of The Matrix, we may not be able to tell what’s real and what’s not ...more
Science Connect
The emotion AI industry, courts and child educators are unknowingly relying on a misunderstanding of Darwin’s ideas. ...more
Turning off the camera when trying to hash out new ideas might help. ...more
Medical schools have neglected suicide, one of the leading causes of death. Teaching specific skills, including empathy, can help doctors save lives. ...more
Restrictions on social contact stemmed disease spread, but weighing up the ultimate costs and benefits of lockdown measures is a challenge ...more
Scientists hope the immunizations, delivered through the nose or mouth, will prevent even mild cases of illness. ...more
Scientists debate evidence for a micro-clot hypothesis that has some people pursuing potentially risky treatments. ...more
The ability of aromas to bring back highly specific memories is becoming better understood, and could be used to boost and heal our brains. ...more
Faecal transplants have helped some people to overcome resistance to powerful immunotherapies. Now dozens of trials are taking aim at the cancer–microbiome connection. ...more