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This new AI model can speak plant

A first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence model has been trained using more than 1,100 species of plants around the world

10/12/2024 The Independent

Culturally tailored patient education can improve heart health

As cardiovascular disease continues to affect millions worldwide, adapting heart health education to reflect cultural realities is a practical, patient-centred strategy for improving health outcomes.

09/12/2024 The Conversation

Ravaged jungle: just 25% of the world’s surviving tropical rainforests are in good condition

A rainforest might look intact in satellite images – but the reality is often different. Degraded tropical rainforests are now the norm, threatening the species within.

09/12/2024 The Conversation

The book that sparked a revolution: One Hundred Years of Solitude, the literary masterpiece now adapted for TV

The ‘bible’ of Latin America, Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s funny, tragic, sensual and political novel opened the door to new ways of writing and has sold more than 45 million copies.

09/12/2024 The Conversation

The human right to science is 76 years old. It’s a reminder for us all to be more curious

Taking the right to science seriously can help spark a new ethos of curiosity-driven research for the planet.

09/12/2024 The Conversation

‘Unseen world’: researchers capture fascinating footage of the world’s smallest penguins in a bid to save them

On an island off South Australia, a colony of little penguins is fighting to survive. Footage gathered by scientists reveals what the birds get up to when humans aren’t watching.

09/12/2024 The Conversation

Does menopause hormone therapy increase or decrease your risk of dementia? Here’s the science

Some studies say menopause hormone therapy increases the risk of dementia, while others say it reduces it. Here’s how to make sense of the conflicting results.

09/12/2024 The Conversation

Why a musical instrument is the perfect gift this Christmas (and some suggestions for which to get)

Musical instruments come with physical and mental benefits, and there’s an instrument to suit everyone.

09/12/2024 The Conversation

Australians’ cars are typically larger, heavier and less efficient than in Europe – here’s why

Ever wondered how the Australian passenger car fleet compares with the European fleet and what this means for the future? New research examined the differences in detail and how it might change.

09/12/2024 The Conversation

EU should ban space mirrors and other solar geoengineering, warn scientists

Europe should ban space mirrors, cloud whitening and other untested tools being touted to reflect the sun’s rays, the European Commission’s scientific advisers have warned, but said the door should be left open for research into their development.

09/12/2024 The Guardian

Farmers’ markets are a vital but overlooked part of fixing Canada’s struggling food system

Farmers’ markets provide a host of benefits to both consumers and farmers, but are often overlooked when it comes to creating policies geared toward improving the sustainability of food systems.

09/12/2024 The Conversation

Grand Theft Hamlet documentary shines a light on reinventing Shakespeare in a virtual world

The new documentary Grand Theft Hamlet marks a groundbreaking moment in the world of digital performance.

09/12/2024 The Conversation

Why Jaguar is taking such a big risk with its rebrand and pink concept car

Jaguar’s new concept car, the Type 00, has attracted plenty of attention. There have been heated debates about the size of its bonnet and wheels, and the lack of rear window.

09/12/2024 The Conversation

Leaded petrol probably affected the mental health of millions of Americans – new study

The impact on people in the UK is probably similar. Unfortunately, no national data was collected, so we can’t be sure.

09/12/2024 The Conversation

Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Cooper Koch and more react to Golden Globe nominations

Cynthia Erivo says her Golden Globe nomination for “Wicked” was a dream come true, “really surreal and wild” — and especially rare because it was for a musical

09/12/2024 The Independent

Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiously

Winter is a great time to experiment with new food preparations and flavors to keep your meals nutritious and interesting

09/12/2024 The Independent