Why and how often do I need to wash makeup brushes and sponges?
Yes, you need to wash them but no, you don’t need to use micellar water to do it. …
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Life / Culture
We discovered a ‘gentle touch’ molecule is essential for light tactile sensation in humans – and perhaps in individual cells
Our bodies have a dedicated channel for sensing only the very lightest of touches. …
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Algorithms are pushing AI-generated falsehoods at an alarming rate. How do we stop this?
It’s increasingly hard to tell which content online is fake. As malicious actors use generative AI to fuel disinformation, governments must regulate now before it’s too late. …
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Pope Gregory XIII gave us the leap year – but his legacy goes so much further
Pope Gregory XIII was patron of Rome’s renaissance, and a legal luminary whose influence transcends the ages. …
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Leap of imagination: how February 29 reminds us of our mysterious relationship with time and space
2024 is a leap year, when the shortest month mops up a bit of leftover time. But the extra day also tells us about space – and our place in it. …
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The US just returned to the Moon after more than 50 years. How big a deal is it, really?
A private company has successfully delivered cargo to the Moon’s surface for the first time. Here’s what that means for future space exploration. …
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So, you’ve been scammed by a deepfake. What can you do?
Deepfake scams are on the rise – but can their victims claim compensation? The legal landscape is still developing. …
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How people get sucked into misinformation rabbit holes – and how to get them out
People who dive into misinformation are driven to satisfy an emotional need, according to our new research. …
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The secret sauce of Coles’ and Woolworths’ profits: high-tech surveillance and control
The hidden side of the supermarket giants’ quest for profits is an increasingly elaborate system for monitoring and managing shoppers and workers. …
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We discovered two new Australian native mammals – the first of their kind this century
The delicate mouse – widespread across Australia – has turned out to be three different species. This will help to save them from habitat loss. …
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