For too long, colonial language has dominated space exploration. There is a better way
How we talk about space exploration shapes the futures we imagine and build.
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Young people are saving on rent by staying at home longer, but ‘you pay with your mental health’
In the face of Australia’s housing crisis and current cost-of-living pressures, young people today continue to miss out on housing opportunities earlier generations could largely grasp.
How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech, and how it does not
Imagine a protest outside the funeral of a popular political leader, with some of the protesters celebrating the death and holding signs that say things like “God Hates the U.S./Thank God for 9/11,” “America is Doomed” and “Don’t Pray for…
How climate policy can be made socially just and enforceable worldwide
A model study now explores how carbon pricing with redistribution can help the energy transition and the climate worldwide, while increasing welfare and reducing economic inequality—which is important for enforceability.
Relationships help determine whether students report hazing, study shows
College students’ relationships with friends, professional staff members, faculty and other members of their campus community are an important factor in their willingness to report hazing to their institutions, according to a new study from University of Maine researchers.
Oldest-known hippopotamus ivory object found in Iberian Peninsula Copper Age site
Researchers at the Prehistoric Studies and Research Seminar (SERP) of the University of Barcelona have identified the oldest-known piece made of hippopotamus ivory in the Iberian Peninsula. This finding comes from the site in Bòbila Madurell (Sant Quirze del Vallès,…
JWST finds ‘dark beads’ and wonky star patterns in Saturn’s sky: ‘These features were completely unexpected’
New JWST observations show Saturn’s auroras dotted with dark beads and a star pattern missing two arms, puzzling astronomers.
Chatbot connections: New study reveals the truth about AI boyfriends
Advances in AI technology have ushered in a new era of digital romance, where people are forming intimate emotional connections with chatbots. For many, these AI companions are a crucial lifeline, helping to combat feelings of loneliness. Yet, despite a…
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink broadband satellites to orbit from Florida (video)
SpaceX launched 28 of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Florida this morning (Sept. 25), on the company’s 122nd Falcon 9 mission of the year.
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens review
The Canon RF 85mm f USM is a dream lens for many photographers thanks to its focal length and fast maximum aperture but it’s a beast in every way.