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Is there an evolutionary reason for same-sex sexual behaviour?

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 11:00am
Sexual behaviour among same-sex pairs is common in apes and monkeys, and a wide-ranging analysis suggests it does boost survival
Categories: Astronomy

We're about to simulate a human brain on a supercomputer

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 9:07am
The world’s most powerful supercomputers can now run simulations of billions of neurons, and researchers hope such models will offer unprecedented insights into how our brains work
Categories: Astronomy

Why it’s easy to be misunderstood when talking about probability

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 6:00am
Mathematicians rely on numbers, but finding words to explain different levels of certainty has stymied everyone from the ancient Greeks to the most famous modern philosophers. Maths columnist Jacob Aron tells the story of how a CIA analyst finally cracked it
Categories: Astronomy