
In the sky over Iran, Elon Musk and Starlink step into geopolitics – not for the first time
It was the briefest of messages, but the potential consequences could have been significant. Elon Musk posted a four-word tweet on June 14: The beams are on. The message prefigured a consequential intervention not only in...

There is no loneliness epidemic – so why do we keep talking as if there is?
Most people experience periods of loneliness, isolation or solitude in their lives. But these are different things, and the proportion of people feeling lonely is stable over time. So why do we keep talking about an...

Why evolution can explain human testicle size but not our unique chins
The human body is a machine whose many parts from the microscopic details of our cells to our limbs, eyes, liver and brain have been assembled in fits and starts over the four billion years of our history. But scientists...
Labour is divided over disability cuts – here’s what the public thinks
Keir Starmers MPs are rebelling en masse against cuts to the benefits system. Flickr/UK Parliament, CC BY-NC-ND Keir Starmer has been dealing with his most serious parliamentary challenge since he became prime minister....
Canada needs a national AI literacy strategy to help students navigate AI
AI literacy equips learners to understand and navigate the pervasive influence of AI in their daily lives. (Shutterstock) With students use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on the rise in Canada and globally, reports...
Why your holiday flight is still not being powered by sustainable aviation fuel
Fahroni/Shutterstock As you wait in the departure lounge for your flight this summer, you may notice your aeroplane being pumped full of fuel ahead of takeoff. And then you may start to wonder why flying is still so...