Protecting personal data for mental health apps
The COVID-19 crisis has exposed an enduring silent epidemic and greatly accelerated the need for a properly funded and functioning global mental health ecosystem. (Pixabay photo)
Is gaming good for kids?
Research has shown people who play video games like Fortnite or Rocket League have higher visual acuity, meaning they can keep track of multiple moving objects at once. (Pixabay)
Why monster star Betelgeuse dimmed for weeks? Astronomers believe they have the answer.
Astronomers believed they had the answer why the bright red supergiant star Betelgeuse dramatically faded for weeks last year, then recovered. They turned their sights to another monster star Canis Major, the Great Dog for the answer.
AstraZeneca vaccine effective in over-80s: Study
The AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine appears to be more than 80 percent effective at preventing severe illness among elderly, at-risk individuals after a single dose, according to preliminary research published Wednesday. (AFP photo)
Engineered viruses can fight the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
In contrast to the current pandemic, viruses may be the heroes of the next epidemic rather than the villains. Scientists have shown that viruses could be great weapons against bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. (Pixabay)
Coronavirus variants, viral mutation and COVID-19 vaccines: The science you need to understand
There is a concern the more transmissible coronavirus variant of SARS-CoV-2 are now present in the U.S., U.K. and South Africa and other countries. (Pixabay)
AI facial analysis is scientifically questionable. Should we be using it for border control?
Developments in global border control technologies are providing innovative ways to address issues relating to migration, asylum-seeking and the introduction of illegal goods into countries. (Pixabay)
Getting news from Facebook and Google is convenient — but it comes at great collective cost
Digital platforms like Facebook and Google give us easy access to media and information. (Pixabay)
As the Perseverance rover lands on Mars, there’s a lot we already know about the red planet from meteorites found on Earth
NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully touched down on Mars this morning, and has already begun beaming back images. (NASA)
