When does editing become manipulation?
On March 10, in celebration of Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, Kensington Palace shared…
What washing machine settings can I use to make my clothes last longer?
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AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health
We all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don’t need to say goodbye…
Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier – and save lives
Doctors may someday be able to use bodily fluids to noninvasively detect breast cancer in…
City mouse or country mouse? I collect mice from Philly homes to study how they got so good at urban living
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Should you be concerned about flying on Boeing planes?
The American aerospace giant Boeing has been synonymous with safe air travel for decades. Since…
Digital surveillance is omnipresent in China. Here’s how citizens are coping
Do you ever think about the digital footprint you leave when you are browsing the…
Total solar eclipses provide an opportunity to engage with science, culture and history
On April 8, 2024, there will be a total solar eclipse in Canada. This is…
A cleaning hack or just a bunch of fizz?
Vinegar and baking soda are staples in the kitchen. Many of us have combined them…
Congress’ failure so far to deliver on promise of tens of billions in new research spending threatens America’s long-term economic competitiveness
Federal spending on fundamental scientific research is pivotal to America’s long-term economic competitiveness and growth.…