There’s no age limit for politicians − as people live longer, should that change?
Mitch McConnell, Diane Feinstein and Joe Biden are all over 80 years old, joining a number of politicians who are staying in office well past their...
Tianeptine: Unveiling the Enigma of a Controversial Substance
Tianeptine: Unveiling the Enigma of a Controversial Substance In the world of pharmaceuticals and nootropics, few substances have garnered as much intrigue and controversy as Tianeptine....
Steps Toward Superior Sleep: Embrace the Night for a Brighter Day
Steps Toward Superior Sleep: Embrace the Night for a Brighter Day Sleep is a fundamental pillar of our overall well-being, yet it often eludes us in...
The Quantum Convergence: When AI and Quantum Computing Forge the Supercomputers of Tomorrow
The Quantum Convergence: When AI and Quantum Computing Forge the Supercomputers of Tomorrow Introduction In the ever-advancing realm of technology, two titans are set to collide,...
Are Aliens Multi-Dimensional Beings?
Are Aliens Multi-Dimensional Beings? In the vast, uncharted realms of the cosmos, humanity has long yearned for answers to one of the most tantalizing questions of...
AI scores in the top percentile of creative thinking
Creativity involves generating something new – a product or solution that didn’t previously exist. Maestria_diz/iStock via Getty Images Erik Guzik, University of Montana AI scores in...
Trump out on bail – a criminal justice expert explains the system of cash bail
Donald Trump poses for his booking photo on August 24, 2023, in Atlanta. Fulton County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images Megan T. Stevenson, University of Virginia...
How can AI Help Others?
How can AI Help Others? Using AI to help others can be a powerful and impactful way to contribute to various fields and address societal challenges....
Seeing what the naked eye can’t − 4 essential reads on how scientists bring the microscopic world into plain sight
This microscopy image shows the retina of a mouse, laid flat and made fluorescent. Kenyoung Kim, Wonkyu Ju and Mark Ellisman/National Center for Microscopy and Imaging...
AI and new standards promise to make scientific data more useful by making it reusable and accessible
Data replication is an integral part of the scientific process, which proper research data management can improve. Tom Werner/DigitalVision via Getty Images Bradley Wade Bishop, University...
THC: A Time-Tested Herbal Elixir for Health and Happiness
“THC: A Time-Tested Herbal Elixir for Health and Happiness” In the world of herbs and botanical wonders, few have garnered as much attention and controversy as...
Understanding Narcissism: The Psychology Behind Self-Importance
Understanding Narcissism: The Psychology Behind Self-Importance Narcissism, a term rooted in Greek mythology, describes a complex personality trait or disorder characterized by an inflated sense of...
What are Hollywood actors and writers afraid of? A cinema scholar explains how AI is upending the movie and TV business
Hollywood writers picket in front of Warner Bros. Studios. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez Holly Willis, University of Southern California What are Hollywood actors and writers afraid...
THE ODDS OF EVERYTHING
Life’s Biggest Paradoxes A paradox is a statement, proposition, or situation that appears to be self-contradictory or logically absurd but may, in fact, express a truth...
ChatGPT and other language AIs are nothing without humans – a sociologist explains how countless hidden people make the magic
Do you know who helped ChatGPT give you that clever answer? Eric Smalley, The Conversation US (composite derived from Library of Congress image), CC BY-ND John...
NASA’s Psyche mission to a metal world may reveal the mysteries of Earth’s interior
An illustration of the asteroid Psyche, orbiting between Mars and Jupiter. 24K-Production/iStock via Getty Images Plus Jim Bell, Arizona State University French novelist Jules Verne delighted...
Fulton County charges Donald Trump with racketeering, other felonies – a Georgia election law expert explains 5 key things to know
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney receives documents from court clerk Che Alexander on August 14, 2023. Megan Varner/Getty Images Anthony Michael Kreis, Georgia State...
Unraveling the Cosmic Enigma: UFOs, Aliens, and the Cosmic Odyssey
The universe has long held secrets that tantalize the human imagination. Among the most enigmatic mysteries are unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and the possibility of extraterrestrial...
Hitler, Burr and Trump: Show trials put the record straight for history but can also provide a powerful platform for the defendant
The Washington, D.C., courthouse where Donald Trump’s Jan. 6-related trial will likely take place. Bonnie Jo Mount/The Washington Post via Getty Images Stefanie Lindquist, Arizona State...
First contact with aliens could end in colonization and genocide if we don’t learn from history
SETI has been listening for markers that may indicate alien life – but is doing so ethical? Donald Giannati via Unsplash David Delgado Shorter, University of...
3 ways AI is transforming music
Musicians and producers can already utilize AI to realistically reproduce the sound of any instrument or voice imaginable. Paul Campbell/iStock via Getty Images Jason Palamara, Indiana...
To steal today’s computerized cars, thieves go high-tech
A laptop is one of car thieves’ go-to tools. Lorado/iStock via Getty Images Doug Jacobson, Iowa State University To steal today’s computerized cars, thieves go high-tech These...
Donald Trump’s right − he is getting special treatment, far better than most other criminal defendants
The former president boards his plane at Reagan National Airport following his Aug. 3, 2023, arraignment in Washington. Win McNamee/Getty Images Christopher Robertson, Boston University and...