How do ‘AI detection’ tools actually work? And are they effective?

Credit: JUSTIN JOSEPH from Pexels As nearly half of all Australians say they have recently used artificial intelligence (AI) tools, knowing when and how they’re being used is becoming more…

Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance

People fish near the towering Dukovany nuclear power plant, background, in Dukovany, Czech Republic, Oct. 21, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Petr David Josek The eight huge cooling towers of the Dukovany…

Renewable energy is reshaping the global economy—new report

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain World leaders gather for the UN climate summit (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, amid concerns about the slow progress in cutting global carbon emissions. Ten years into…

New carbon capture method uses water and pressure to remove CO₂ from emissions at half current costs

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new, low-cost method for capturing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial facilities relies on a simple physical phenomenon—the same one that causes bubbles…

Musk’s Grokipedia leans on ‘questionable’ sources, study says

Elon Musk has accused Wikipedia of being biased against right-wing ideas. Elon Musk’s Grokipedia carries thousands of citations to “questionable” and “problematic” sources, US researchers said Friday, raising doubts about…

Low-grade heat from renewable sources could be used to desalinate water

AI-powered LED system delivers stable wireless power for indoor IoT devices

The proposed OWPT system ensures seamless power transmission in both dark and bright environments, can target multiple targets at varying distances, and is low-cost and robust. Credit: Institute of Science…

Genetic Roots of Depression Reveal Strong Suicide Risk Signals

Summary: New research shows that depression beginning before age 25 has a much stronger hereditary component than depression that emerges later in life. By analyzing genetic data from over 150,000…

Nature-inspired navigation system helps robots traverse complex environments without GPS

How Pacific nations plan to go from spending up to 25% of GDP on fossil fuels to running on 100% renewables

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Picture dusk falling somewhere in the Solomon Islands. A fisher’s skiff glides home using a whisper-quiet electric outboard motor. In the Cook Islands, a big battery…