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The Probability of AI Achieving Consciousness
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What is an attosecond? A physical chemist explains the tiny time scale behind Nobel Prize-winning research
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The Significance of Embracing the Present Moment in the Pursuit of a Better Tomorrow
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October: A Month of Transition and Harvest
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Is Reality Real? Unraveling the Enigma of Existence
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Mastering the Dance: The Psychology of Money
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The ‘Zoom effect’ and the possible link between videochatting and appearance dissatisfaction
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Nationwide test of Wireless Emergency Alert system could test people’s patience – or help rebuild public trust in the system
A message like this should pop up on your phone on Oct. 4, 2023. Jeff Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Elizabeth Ellcessor, University of...
Reagan wouldn’t recognize Trump-style ‘conservatism’ – a look at how the GOP has changed
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Psychedelics plus psychotherapy can trigger rapid changes in the brain
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How to Access the Dark Web in 2023 Safely: 3 Levels of Security
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Unleashing Your Inner Drive
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The Path to Personal Growth
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Lost in the coffee aisle?
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Becoming the Person You Desire: A Comprehensive Guide
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Own Your Behaviors, Master Your Communication, and Determine Your Success
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Unraveling the Complexity of Human Emotions
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Deceit pays dividends: How CEO lies can boost stock ratings and fool even respected financial analysts
Everyone is vulnerable to the ‘truth bias’ − even people paid to know better. Stephanie Phillips/E+ via Getty Images Steven J. Hyde, Boise State University Deceit...
Your microbes live on after you die − a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life
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Exploring the Probability of Extraterrestrial Life
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