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Economists are feeling dismal for a reason. IS/Getty Images Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha Don’t be overly fooled by seemingly rosy jobs data heading into...

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ChatGPT and other language AIs are nothing without humans – a sociologist explains how countless hidden people make the magic

Science / People / Technology / Future / AI (Artificial Intelligence) / Computers
August 19, 2023

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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...

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Donald Trump’s right − he is getting special treatment, far better than most other criminal defendants

Good Read / Government / Law / People / News / Information
August 12, 2023

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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...

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Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago – here’s how

History / Animals / Knowledge / Wildlife / People
August 5, 2023

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Who run the world? Cats! Grace Cary/Moment via Getty Images Jonathan Losos, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis Cats first finagled their way...

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6 Small Kind Gestures to Make a Big Impact Each Day.

Healthy Tips / Helping Others / Good Read / Social / People / Healthy Life
August 4, 2023

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6 Small, Kind Gestures to Make a Big Impact Each Day. Everywhere you look, you can see moments of kindness. From a friend sending a thoughtful...

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Unraveling the Enigma of UFOs – Are We Alone in the Cosmos?

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July 29, 2023

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Unraveling the Enigma of UFOs – Are We Alone in the Cosmos? The fascination with Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) has gripped the human imagination for decades....

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As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?

Tips / People / Health / Seasons / Healthy Tips / Summer / Heat Weather
July 22, 2023

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Outdoor workers face higher risks on hot, humid days. AP Photo/Swoan Parker W. Larry Kenney, Penn State; Daniel Vecellio, Penn State; Rachel Cottle, Penn State, and...

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Is it really hotter now than any time in 100,000 years?

People / Planet Earth / Heat Weather / Climate Change / Nature / Natural disasters / Information
July 22, 2023

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Recent heat waves underscore Earth’s new climate state. Sean Gladwell via Getty Images Darrell Kaufman, Northern Arizona University Is it really hotter now than any time...

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Why people tend to believe UFOs are extraterrestrial

People / News / UFOs/Extraterrestrial / Discussion Point / Government
July 17, 2023

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Photos claiming to be UFO evidence are often doctored or otherwise ambiguous. Ray Massey/The Image Bank via Getty Images Barry Markovsky, University of South Carolina Why...

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Sex, love and companionship … with AI? Why human-machine relationships could go mainstream

Online / AI Technology / People / Relationships / Computers / Technology
April 4, 2023

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The California-based startup Replika has programmed chatbots to serve as companions. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images Marco Dehnert, Arizona State University and Joris Van Ouytsel, Arizona...

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Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia,

Psychology / People / Disorder / Health
March 11, 2023

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Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few people are aware of its dangers Those with body dysmorphic disorder often...

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How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks

Environmental / People / Health / Emergency preparedness / HEALTH AWARENESS TALK
February 18, 2023

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peopleSeveral cars that contained hazardous chemicals burned after the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Andrew J. Whelton, Purdue University Headaches and lingering chemical...

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Meaning of LIFE?

People / Healthy Life / Relationships / Psychology / Religious
February 14, 2023

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The meaning of life is a complex and subjective question that has been debated by philosophers, theologians, and scientists for centuries. There is no single,...

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Earthquake in Turkey exposes gap between seismic knowledge and action – but it is possible to prepare

Helping Others / Government / Science / People / Community Helping / Technology / Natural disasters
February 14, 2023

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Worst-hit areas in Turkey were reduced to rubble. Erhan Sevenler/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Louise K. Comfort, University of Pittsburgh; Burcak Basbug Erkan, Middle East Technical...

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Large numbers of Americans want a strong, rough, anti-democratic leader

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February 7, 2023

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Many Americans, many of them Republicans, seek leaders who would violate basic principles of democracy. AP Photo/Ben Gray Tarah Williams, Allegheny College; Andrew Bloeser, Allegheny College,...

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How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s words enables more, not less, racial division within American society

Information / Discussion Point / Good Read / Race / Government / Racism
January 15, 2023

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The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a cheering crowd in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 27, 1965. Bettmann/Getty Images Hajar Yazdiha, USC Dornsife College of Letters,...

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About one-third of the food Americans buy is wasted, hurting the climate and consumers’ wallets

Information / Discussion Point / Food Waste / People / Lifestyle
December 25, 2022

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Wasted food – and land, labor, chemicals, water and energy. ATU Images via Getty Images Brian E. Roe, The Ohio State University About one-third of the...

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The right to vote is not in the Constitution

Discussion Point / Government / Constitutional / People
October 14, 2022

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Voters in Nashville, Tennessee, faced long lines in March 2020. AP Photo/Mark Humphrey Morgan Marietta, UMass Lowell If you’re looking for the right to vote, you...

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‘Great resignation’? ‘Quiet quitting’? If you’re surprised by America’s anti-work movement, maybe you need to watch more movies

Work / Discussion Point / People / Movies / History
October 10, 2022

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The 1994 movie ‘Clerks’ was one of many ‘Slacker films’ that were made in the 1990s. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Zen Dochterman, USC Dornsife College of...

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The 5,000-year history of writer’s block

Books / Novels / People / Inspirational / History / Mind
October 10, 2022

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The romantic image of the writer doesn’t do justice to the tedious reality of churning out words, one after another. fcscafeine/iStock via Getty Images Joyce Kinkead,...

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Humans evolved with their microbiomes – like genes, your gut microbes pass from one generation to the next

Science / People / History / Health / Informational
September 17, 2022

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The gut microbiome may also play a role in personalized medicine. nopparit/iStock via Getty Images Plus Taichi A. Suzuki, Max Planck Institute for Biology and Ruth...

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8 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Workplace

Remote Work / Pets / People / Health / Work
September 13, 2022

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From wagging tails popping into virtual work calls to cuddle breaks between tasks, many pet parents have gotten used to the joys of working at home...

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Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered? A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odor and mindset

Videos / Informational / Knowledge / Question / Science / People
September 11, 2022

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Mosquitoes need to feed on blood in order to reproduce. But how do they choose whom to feed on? boonchai wedmakawand/Moment via GettyImages Jonathan Day, University...

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Nationwide test of Wireless Emergency Alert system could test people’s patience – or help rebuild public trust in the system

Psychedelics plus psychotherapy can trigger rapid changes in the brain

Not religious, not voting? The ‘nones’ are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition

Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand

“Are We Living in a Simulation? Exploring the Mind-Bending Possibilities of a Simulated Reality”

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