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Fossil discovery reveals complex ecosystems existed on Earth much earlier than previously thought

Feb 10, 2023

In the aftermath, scientists believe that life on earth was dominated by simple species for up to 10 million years before more complex ecosystems could evolve. Now this longstanding theory...

Where is ChatGPT taking us? And do we want to follow?

Feb 10, 2023

With its uncanny ability to mimic human language and reasoning, ChatGPT seems to herald a revolution in artificial intelligence. However, Khashabi acknowledges the unprecedented era that ChatGPT seems to initiate,...

Carbon emissions from fertilisers could be reduced by as much as 80% by 2050

Feb 10, 2023

Their analysis found that manure and synthetic fertilisers emit the equivalent of 2.6 gigatonnes of carbon per year – more than global aviation and shipping combined. Carbon emissions from fertilisers...

Building bridges to Ukraine through language, art, and community

Feb 10, 2023

Khotimsky got to know MIT’s Ukrainian students through rallies, events, and volunteer efforts they organized. “My biggest inspiration was the Ukrainian students I’ve met,” says Khotimsky. Instead of a language...

Owners of the priciest properties in Vancouver pay very little income tax, UBC study finds

Feb 10, 2023

Owners of the priciest properties in Vancouver pay very little income tax, UBC study finds Business, Law & SocietyA new study from UBC’s Sauder School of Business shows that owners...

State Of The Union TV Viewership Falls 29% To 27.3 Million, According To Nielsen

Feb 9, 2023

UPDATED with latest: President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address drew an estimated 27.3 million viewers, a drop of 29% from last year, according to Nielsen. According to updated...

A second chance to protect wetlands

Feb 9, 2023

Decline in wetlands - less than previously thoughtThe researchers found that the area of wetland ecosystems has declined by between 21-35% since 1700 due to human intervention. Five countries with...

Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed following embarrassing State of the Union antics

Feb 9, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene sparked controversy during last night's State of the Union speech as she attempted to upstage President Biden with her outlandish antics. She was joined in her loud...

Victoria’s protection plan for Gliders falls short

Feb 9, 2023

The authors of the paper say the Immediate Protection Areas (IPAs) put in place in 2019 do not protect substantial amounts of important habitat for threatened species like the Leadbeater's...

Albanese government tackles housing crisis on 3 fronts, but there's still more to do

Feb 9, 2023

After a decade of general federal disengagement from housing policy (first home ownership being the main exception), this is more than welcome. The National Housing Supply and Affordability Council promises...