Should AI be permitted in college classrooms? 4 scholars weigh in
One of the most intense discussions taking place among university faculty is whether to permit…
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AI systems have learned how to deceive humans. What does that mean for our future?
Artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton made headlines earlier this year when he raised concerns about…
the search engine revolutionised how we access information, but will it survive AI?
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How analyzing ancient and modern polar bear samples reveals the full scope of global warming
The global climate is changing and the Arctic is warming rapidly. These are objectively true…
What would an ancient Egyptian corpse have smelled like? Pine, balsam and bitumen – if you were nobility
In 1900 – some 22 years before he discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen – British…
Trans students benefit from gender-inclusive classrooms, research shows – and so do the other students and science itself
Across the U.S., legislators are debating how and when sex and gender should be discussed…
Peruvian writers tell of a future rooted in the past and contemporary societal issues
The Aymara people of the Andean Highlands speak of “qhipa pacha,” a phrase that refers…
Space junk in Earth orbit and on the Moon will increase with future missions − but nobody’s in charge of cleaning it up
There’s a lot of trash on the Moon right now – including nearly 100 bags…
How can I get better sleep on long-haul flights?
For most of us, the prospect of a long-haul flight is exciting, mixed with a…