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Changing people’s behaviour is a huge challenge, but it is critical for good health and a sustainable planet.

Thousands of animals are used for heart drug tests each year – but research shows that in silico developments are more accurate.

Whistleblowing performs a public service that is celebrated in the media, condoned by the public, and increasingly protected by the government. So why are we so reluctant to do it? Recent research we published…

Three Conversation science editors look ahead to what to expect in 2025 on The Conversation Weekly podcast.

Despite claims of scientific differences, the real reason behind the lack of women in computing is cultural, not biological.

With demand outstripping supply for STEM professionals, Scotland will suffer if more young women are not engaged with these subjects.

Quantum computing has huge promise from a technical perspective, but the practical benefits are less clear.

After years of trying, it looks like a chatbot has finally passed the Turing Test. Eugene Goostman, a computer program posing as a 13-year old Ukrainian boy, managed to convince 33% of judges that he was…

The birds follow a few simple rules to create complex patterns.

Many more people have been infected with coronavirus than the statistics suggest.