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Huachuma, the Andean psychedelic cactus, is drawing Western seekers and raising ethical questions
Huachuma, the Andean cactus better known as San Pedro, contains mescaline, a psychoactive compound that alters perception and mood.
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Tiny backpacks reveal the secret, sometimes circuitous migrations of small songbirds
Tiny geolocators measure light levels and atmospheric pressure to reveal the migrations of small songbirds – including the yellow-rumped warbler, also known as a butter-butt – in unprecedented detail.
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‘Star Trek’ and NASA have intertwined legacies – the show championed diversity and inspired generations of real space scientists
60 years of ‘Star Trek’: A cultural anthropologist on how the show’s “infinite diversity in infinite combinations” conception helped shape NASA’s vision of the future.
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AI is helping ease competition for scarce space on the airwaves
Radio spectrum is a critical but limited resource, but advances in technology are making it possible to share.
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Chalmers says Intergenerational Report shows super puts Australia head of the pack in containing pension spending
Jim Chalmers on Wednesday will release projections from the government’s Intergenerational Report to bolster Labor’s argument against One Nation’s Super proposal.
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Could you survive The Oregon Trail? An emergency medicine doctor offers tips on how to not die in the great outdoors
Medicine and technology may have advanced, but the dangers of the wilderness remain unchanged. The Oregon Trail game provides timeless tips on how to enjoy nature safely.
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Humanoid robots can sprint and box – but the real test is doing the laundry
Athletic feats are impressive, but useful robots must be able to adapt, recover from mistakes and handle the unexpected.
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How the chemistry of Star Trek changed my life – from a gunpowder plot to ‘red hellfire’
Was my career choice inspired by Star Trek? Indubitably.
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Why should we care if there aren’t any squished insects on our windscreens?
Insects are under threat partly because of man-made climate change, heatwaves and intensive farming.
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How studying astronauts could help tackle ageing on Earth
Spaceflight can reproduce some changes associated with later life within weeks, offering clues about muscle loss, frailty and recovery.
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Mentoring based on young peoples’ strengths can alleviate the crisis in education, training and employment
Mentors are trained adults who can offer emotional, practical and developmental support to young people.
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Compulsory grammar tests in England’s schools aren’t improving children’s writing
Teachers have gained some skills, but the GPS test is not an effective means of helping pupils become better writers.