Cosmic ‘twinkle’ of dead stars could help astronomers hunt for alien life

A 10-month stare-down with a spinning stellar remnant has revealed how the…

CRISPR gene editing transforms wild goldenberry into supermarket staple

A tiny, sweet-and-tart relative of the tomato known as the goldenberry has…

Smartwatch heart readings may replace facial scans for online age checks

Artificial intelligence can predict a user’s age with up to 96 per…

Right-wing voters more susceptible to conspiracies but logic fails both sides

People who lean politically to the right are more likely to fall…

UK ranks among least narcissistic nations while US fails to crack top 10

Britons are among the least self-absorbed people in the world, ranking 51st…

US pop lyrics turn angry and simple as listeners seek escape from crises

Popular music in the United States has become increasingly stressful, negative and…

Boys wired for gaming addiction as dopamine loops hook one in 10

The competitive rush of gaming is rewiring the reward centres of young…

Astronomers image rare ‘Tatooine’ world and find atmosphere on lava planet

Two significant breakthroughs in exoplanet research were announced this week, offering unprecedented…

AI fairness relies on human choices as algorithms fail to fix too much tourism

Current artificial intelligence models fundamentally fail to account for the complex trade-offs…