The Health Impacts of the End of Daylight Saving Time
The Health Impacts of the End of Daylight Saving Time As the end of daylight saving time approaches, it is…
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Let the community work it out: Throwback to early internet days could fix social media’s crisis of legitimacy
Content moderators like these workers make decisions about online communities based on company dictates. Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Washington Post…
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Why Google, Bing and other search engines’ Embrace of generative AI threatens $68 billion SEO industry
Search engines are expected to increasingly incorporate generative AI. ArtemisDiana/iStock via Getty Images Plus Ravi Sen, Texas A&M University Why…
Not religious, not voting? The ‘nones’ are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition
Politicians all over the spectrum have long tried to appeal to religious voters. What about atheists, agnostics and nothing-in-particulars? Y.Gurevich/iStock…
Dopamine is a brain chemical famously linked to mood and pleasure − but researchers have found multiple types of dopamine neurons with different functions
A better understanding of dopamine could lead to better treatments for neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental diseases, among others. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
6 Small Kind Gestures to Make a Big Impact Each Day.
6 Small, Kind Gestures to Make a Big Impact Each Day. Everywhere you look, you can see moments of kindness.…
Most Americans support NASA – but don’t think it should prioritize sending people to space
The Artemis I Launch in November 2022. NASA/Bill Ingalls, CC BY-NC Mariel Borowitz, Georgia Institute of Technology and Teasel Muir-Harmony,…
4 factors driving 2023’s extreme heat and climate disasters
2023’s weather has been extreme in many ways. AP Photo/Michael Probst Michael Wysession, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in…
Is it really hotter now than any time in 100,000 years?
Recent heat waves underscore Earth’s new climate state. Sean Gladwell via Getty Images Darrell Kaufman, Northern Arizona University Is it…
Why people tend to believe UFOs are extraterrestrial
Photos claiming to be UFO evidence are often doctored or otherwise ambiguous. Ray Massey/The Image Bank via Getty Images Barry…
If you win the Powerball jackpot then what?
If you win the Powerball jackpot then what? If you win the Powerball jackpot, there are certain things you should…
What is a flash flood? A civil engineer explains
Pickup trucks creep through flood waters in Richland, Miss., following a morning of torrential rains in August 2022. AP Photo/Rogelio…
Sex, love and companionship … with AI? Why human-machine relationships could go mainstream
The California-based startup Replika has programmed chatbots to serve as companions. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images Marco Dehnert, Arizona State…
Why it’s essential to be kind and understanding towards others
Why it’s essential to be kind and understanding towards others, even when in disagreement In today’s world, disagreement and conflict…
Voice deepfakes are calling – here’s what they are and how to avoid getting scammed
Cloning someone’s voice is easier than ever. D-Keine/iStock via Getty Images Matthew Wright, Rochester Institute of Technology and Christopher Schwartz,…
What is a bank run?
A bank run is a phenomenon where a large number of depositors, usually due to panic or rumors, try…
Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia,
Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few people are aware of its dangers…
Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health
Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health – a neurologist explains the medical evidence, and…