by Admin | Aug 25, 2026 | Articles
Understanding the hidden world beneath our feet: building tools for studying soil organisms Published: Every square metre of soil is teeming with tiny organisms, such as nematodes, which play essential roles in soil stability and fertility, nutrient recycling, and...
by Admin | Aug 19, 2026 | Articles
How do our brains perceive the world around us? Published: For a long time, neuroscientists thought of the brain as a passive receiver of sensory information, waiting patiently to receive input from our eyes, ears and other sensory organs. However, predictive coding...
by Admin | Aug 18, 2026 | Articles
Can AI find and fix hidden software bugs? Published: Software bugs can have devastating consequences, so finding and fixing them is a constant job for software engineers. At the University of Alberta in Canada, Dr Thibaud Lutellier is investigating how AI can help...
by Admin | Aug 17, 2026 | Articles
How are sea slugs helping us understand human health conditions? Published: Sea slugs have a simple nervous system, making them easy to study. At the National Aplysia Resource at the University of Miami in the US, Professor Danielle McDonald and her team are breeding...
by Admin | Aug 12, 2026 | Articles
How does metacognition affect learning? Published: Metacognition is a skill that develops throughout childhood and adolescence. As people grow, their ability to accurately judge their knowledge and to act on these judgments tends to improve. However, some students...
by Admin | Aug 11, 2026 | Articles
Exposing the beauty of mathematics with fractals Published: Fractals are intricate mathematical patterns that repeat forever. At Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières in Canada, Assistant Professor Pierre-Olivier Parisé has helped to expand a method to visually render...
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