Pumpkins’ journey from ancient food staple to spicy fall obsession spans thousands of years

While pumpkin spice is available in one form or another all year long, sales of pumpkin-spiced products increase ...

Scientists have puzzled over what happens to plastic as it breaks down in the ocean – our new study helps explain the mystery

Our new study set out to understand what happens to large pieces of floating plastic once they enter the ocean. We developed ...

Dinosaur ‘mummies’ help scientists visualize the fleshy details of these ancient animals

A clay layer one-hundredth of an inch thick preserves the fleshy details of dinosaurs buried suddenly in east-central Wyoming ...

Humans have an internal lunar clock – but light pollution is disrupting it

Most animals, including humans, carry an internal lunar clock, tuned to the 29.5-day rhythm of the Moon. It guides sleep, ...

The hardest part of creating conscious AI might be convincing ourselves it’s real

As far back as 1980, the American philosopher John Searle distinguished between strong and weak AI. Weak AIs are merely ...

Relying heavily on contractors can cut attendance by 27% for museums, theaters and other arts nonprofits – new research

Relying on flexible labor arrangements does not provide lasting financial benefits for nonprofits, making them more of a Band ...

Influencers could learn a thing or two from traditional journalism about disclosing who’s funding their political coverage

Creators who conceal financial support while weighing in on matters of interest to their funders are falsely presenting ...

The lost history of Latin America’s role in averting catastrophe during the Cuban missile crisis

A common US-centric narrative holds that the Cuban missile crisis ended when Washington stood firm against the Soviets. But ...

Should you pour coffee down the drain? An environmental scientist explains

However, don’t think this means it’s fine to pour decaf coffee down the drain. All coffee lowers the pH of water, and coffee ...

Plaid Cymru’s staggeringly large victory in Caerphilly is a warning to both Labour and Reform

This gives a sense of the blow dealt to Welsh Labour in the Senned byelection held there on October 23. Plaid Cymru candidate ...

Navigating mental illness in the workplace can be tricky, but employees are entitled to accommodations

It’s difficult to manage the stressors of work if you’re struggling with your mental health. Here are some recommendations ...

The artifice of the manosphere comes to the screen. It’s comedic – but also confronting

STEPS FOR BETTER LIVING, MAXIMUM GAINS AND MANIFESTING YOUR MOST OPTIMISED SELF!! is part of the Adelaide Film Festival.