Understanding truffles is a ‘tricky proposition’ because most of the magic occurs underground

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Black truffles aren’t native to Australia, but since the first oaks and hazelnuts were planted in the 1990s, the local industry has flourished, becoming the largest producer outside Europe.

Now, scientists have identified the environmental...

The word “staged” exploded on social media following the attack, as both right and left-wing influencers and anonymous accounts spread unfounded conspiracy theories.

Section 189 protects against retrenchments in South Africa. But natural attrition needs no consultation, and AI is accelerating it.

Researchers find ‘alarming’ effect on fertility across global species from simultaneous exposures

Simultaneous exposure to toxic chemicals and climate change’s impacts likely generates an additive or synergistic effect that increases reproductive harm, and may contribute to the broad global drop in fertility, new peer-reviewed research finds.

The review of scientific literature considers how...

Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page-turners and even charms, this is the guide for you.

These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.

Permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort and cost?

Part of the new PS 2026 collection, it’s taken the Swedish company 26 years to finally nail inflatable furniture.

Ductless AC systems get smart tech features—and the growing pains that come with them.

Capital spending at SpaceX more than doubled last year, exceeding revenue and raising fears of further raises.

Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.

Hallucinated citations have landed communications minister Solly Malatsi in a political storm, with his credibility on the line.

Soaring demand for AI inference workloads has seen Intel selling stockpiled CPUs once written off entirely.

Discrepancy in forecasts raises questions over government planning for net zero

One vision of the UK’s future involves a decarbonised economy powered by clean, renewable energy. Another involves making the UK an AI superpower.

The government departments responsible for these two visions do not appear to have agreed on their numbers.

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The rival superpowers are ramping up preparations for a crewed lunar landing nearly six decades after the first moon walk

The world watched earlier this month as Nasa sent four astronauts around the moon – but to actually land on the surface the US is once again in a space race, this time with China. And China may well win.

Both countries plan to build inhabited lunar bases – the first...

Early birds were like ‘T rex reincarnated’, says scientist who believes avian skulls offer insight into dinosaurs’ behaviour

T rex is often depicted as more brawn than brains, but now scientists are hoping to probe just what was going on inside its head, drawing on findings from another kind of dinosaur: birds.

Scientists have previously found some species of bird not only make and use tools,...

The 31-year-old engineer and self-described indie game developer is suspected of firing shots at the annual event attended by President Donald Trump, high-profile media figures, and US government officials.