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Learning to speak to an AI

20.03.2026 30

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The Silverpit structure

The North Sea is one of the most thoroughly mapped patches of seabed on the planet, a consequence of decades of intensive oil and gas exploration....

13.03.2026 30

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Is lab-grown meat the future of food?

For decades, science fiction imagined a future in which dinner was reduced to a single pill, swallowed quickly before returning to more important...

06.03.2026 20

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Over time, customers have become unpaid employees

The modern consumer experience is increasingly defined by a curious paradox: the more technology we adopt, the more work we seem to do for the...

27.02.2026 30

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A future of power

The invisible pulse of modern civilization is electricity that powers everything from a smartphone in a pocket to the massive data centres humming in...

20.02.2026 20

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Making sense of the tiny arms of the tyrannosaur

To understand why Tyrannosaurus rex ended up with such diminished limbs, we must first understand how natural selection functions.

14.02.2026 20

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Understanding the code of life

30.01.2026 10

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Modern warfare – The rise of the machines 

The 26 years of this century have seen the metal-on-metal thunder of the 1900s replaced by a pervasive, high-pitched buzz.

24.01.2026 20

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Deep fakes - How do we know what is real?

17.01.2026 10

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The impact of robotics

The rapid evolution of robotics and artificial intelligence is no longer the stuff of science fiction, it is the blueprint of our modern industrial...

09.01.2026 10

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Evolution of the automobile: 'Contrast is startling'

02.01.2026 20

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Opinion: The reality of cloud computing 

19.12.2025 10

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The high cost of internet speed

12.12.2025 10

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Line between the born and the made will someday blur

The history of robotics is not just a chronicle of wires and code; it is a story of our desire to replicate ourselves.

06.12.2025 10

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Taking a breath wasn't always as easy as it is today

28.11.2025 10

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Southern Ontario: From tropical resorts to ice sheets

If you are reading this while looking out at a gray, rainy Southern Ontario fall day, it might be hard to believe that your current location was once...

22.11.2025 10

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​​Philp: Weathering the storm​ about climate change

14.11.2025 10

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Energy footprint of AI is staggering

07.11.2025 10

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Trees changing colour is act of survival wrapped in beauty

Every autumn, forests across Canada and much of the northern world transform into brilliant displays of red, yellow, and orange.

22.10.2025 10

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Trees changing colour is act of survival wrapped in beauty

Every autumn, forests across Canada and much of the northern world transform into brilliant displays of red, yellow, and orange.

10.10.2025 10

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AI prompts are the key to success

03.10.2025 10

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Intelligence of these birds is something to crow about

The Corvidae family, a diverse group that includes crows, ravens, jays, and magpies, has long been a subject of fascination for researchers and the...

26.09.2025 10

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Digital revolution has reshaped modern life

The history of the digital revolution is a story of humanity's quest to automate and augment thought.

20.09.2025 10

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AI takes assistant role for computer programming

12.09.2025 10

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How our moon shaped Earth's destiny

Earth, a vibrant blue planet abundant with life, owes much of its distinctive nature to the moon.

09.08.2025 10

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Venus is a runaway greenhouse in the sky

For millennia, Venus has graced our skies as the brilliant "Morning Star" or "Evening Star," its dazzling presence inspiring myths and wonder.

01.08.2025 10

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Taking a picture was once a painstaking ordeal

In an age where billions of images are shared daily, often enhanced or even generated by artificial intelligence, it's easy to forget that the act of...

31.07.2025 10

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Taking a picture was once a painstaking ordeal

26.07.2025 10

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Researchers usher in a new era of vaccine design

Researchers are ushering in a new era of vaccine design that promises to be faster, more precise, and capable of tackling humanity’s most stubborn...

19.07.2025 9

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Protecting encryption codes a continuous cat-and-mouse game

18.07.2025 10

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Unbreakable code? Not so fast!

11.07.2025 10

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Coral reefs are more than pretty rocks

Beneath the shimmering surface of our planet’s oceans lie wonders that rival any terrestrial marvel, among them the most breathtaking and vital...

23.05.2025 9

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What right do we have to explore other worlds?

The desire to explore is deeply rooted in the human condition.

19.05.2025 10

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Self-driving cars encounter legal and technical issues

In the 1950's, we lived in an era of high expectations for our technological future. Robot servants, supersonic jets, and the belief that flying cars...

02.05.2025 10

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Cursive's place in education not over

18.04.2025 9

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Worries, optimism over gene editing for humans

07.04.2025 10

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A journey through human evolution

Human evolution is the remarkable process through which our species, H omo sapiens , emerged from ape-like ancestors over millions of years.

28.03.2025 10

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Plenty of pros and cons to AI use in healthcare

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a pivotal force in transforming healthcare, offering prospects of faster diagnoses, cost savings, and...

22.03.2025 10

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How stable is our solar system?

14.03.2025 20

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The evolution of diamonds

07.02.2025 10

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Tim Philp: Our vehicles are spying on us

31.01.2025 10

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Opinion: AI and the looming energy crisis

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and daily life, but this technological revolution has a growing energy cost.

24.01.2025 10

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Computer revolution steers vehicle design

18.01.2025 10

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