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How do computers talk with voices that sound like people?
Computers break examples of human speech into small bits of sound, then put them together to sound like people do.
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A Colorado jail hasn’t allowed in-person visits in nearly 20 years – here’s what research says about visitation’s effects
Nearly all county jails across Colorado’s Front Range allow prisoners to visit with their loved ones only virtually.
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Class, let’s watch a short video – more than 75% of teachers say they use YouTube in the classroom
New research shows that YouTube is used not just as an occasional supplement, but as a staple of classroom instruction.
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Lightning strikes kill thousands globally each year, but for those who survive, the storm is far from over
Most lightning strike survivors have no visible scars, but their invisible injuries often go untreated.
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Cyclospora spreads through human waste – so how did it get on food?
US sewage treatment plants likely don’t get rid of all the disease-causing protozoa, and monitoring discharged wastewater for it is difficult.
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Women can lead with both heart and mind. Here’s why compassionate leadership matters now
Compassion is an underrated leadership strength among both men and women, and research shows it is an asset that is key to efficient team management, particularly in challenging times.
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Are UFOs inspiring a new religion?
This protocol practiced by a global community functions as a form of shamanism regardless of whether the alleged encounters are real.
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Beyond the 15-minute city: What really makes people want to walk
A sedentary lifestyle lurks in every neighbourhood. So what motivates people to walk?
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Government set for some compromise on gambling bill, with curb on inducements
Anthony Albanese will negotiate with both the Coalition and the Greens to try and pass crucial legislation this week.
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Canals cool down cities during heatwaves – new research
Canals can provide cooling corridors in cities, a study shows.
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How heatstroke kills – it can still be deadly after your body cools down
Heat stroke doesn’t just overheat the body. It unleashes an inflammatory chain reaction that can damage organs even after the temperature returns to normal.
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Can DNA from cave paintings tell us who the artists were?
A new study has retrieved human genetic material from the walls of caves with ancient rock art.