Predator or prey? This ‘switch’ in the brain flips when you’re hunting or being hunted

A close up on a diagram of the bottom of the human brain with a yellow circle highlighting the location of the pituitary gland

Humans have evolved to be both hunters and hunted; although Homo sapiens can take down large prey, our species is also vulnerable to large predators. Now, new research shows how the human brain switches between these two modes of survival. The answer lies in the hypothalamus, a small structure deep in the center of the … Read more

New research shows that birds of prey use a unique air sac to fly over long distances

Large birds of prey such as falcons, ospreys, eagles and vultures can remain aloft, glide along rising air currents and fly over tens of thousands of kilometers while barely fluttering. Scientists and laypeople alike – fascinated by this feat – have wondered for centuries how they accomplished it. Now an international team of researchers … Read more

“Google is dead.” Google’s desperate attempt to prey on Microsoft’s search AI has reportedly led to the company recommending eating rocks

Google on a PC with a weird robot

What you need to know Google recently acquired exclusive rights to reddit content to power its AI. Google’s AI has now gone completely crazy. Users with access to Google’s AI search have reported that Google recommends eating rocks and glue and possibly even committing suicide – although not every reported answer has been reproduced. Comparative … Read more