Going down a Wikipedia rabbit hole? Science says you’re one of these three types
A study of 480,000 Wikipedia users shows how ‘busybodies’, ‘hunters’ and ‘dancers’ follow their curiosity in different ways. …
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Life / Culture
Stoneflies change colour in response to deforestation, suggesting humans can alter evolution – new research
A new study shows that rapid loss of forests has prompted a colour change in stoneflies, caused by a genetic mutation. This means human change to the environment can drive evolution. …
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Astronomers just found complex carbon molecules in space – a step closer to deciphering the origins of life
Life showed up really early on Earth – it needed complex carbon molecules to do so. A new discovery hints that these molecules can survive the harsh conditions when stars are born. …
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Why Woolworths workers can’t sleep at night: inside the supermarket giant’s controversial ‘Framework’
Workers say strict performance targets based on “engineered standards” increase stress and may reduce safety. …
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How do genes shape the structures in our brains? We studied 70,000 people and found new links to ADHD and Parkinson’s
The world’s largest genetic study on the size of specific brain parts has revealed hundreds of clues about how some health conditions develop. …
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What’s the difference between fusion and fission? A nuclear physicist explains
Fission and fusion are both nuclear reactions. But while one involves splitting atoms, the other involves fusing atoms together. …
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NZ is encouraging the use of AI – but it’s largely outsourcing the risks and societal costs
Artificial intelligence is energy hungry and has an ever-expanding carbon footprint. Embracing the technology will make it harder for New Zealand to meet its climate targets. …
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A technical fix to keep kids safe online? Here’s what happened last time Australia tried to make a ‘clean’ internet
Australia’s proposal to bar young people from social media faces similar issues to the ‘clean feed’ internet filter abandoned in 2012. …
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A giant biotechnology company might be about to go bust. What will happen to the millions of people’s DNA it holds?
There are some simple steps customers of 23andMe can take to protect their highly personal genetic data. …
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Tech can help kids connect with nature and go outdoors – here are tips to make it work
Some parents worry children are getting too much screen time. But we can actually use digital tech to connect kids with the great outdoors. …
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