How genetically modifying mosquitoes could strengthen the world’s war on malaria
It’s been 126 years since British medical doctor Sir Ronald Ross discovered that mosquitoes in…
Do languages become less complex with more new adult speakers? Research shows it’s not that simple
If you’ve ever seen Monty Python’s Life of Brian, you might remember that Romanes eunt…
The use of AI during the COVID-19 pandemic required adapting the technology to its context
The artificial intelligence (AI) divide between industrialized and developing countries is not just about being…
How consciousness may rely on brain cells acting collectively – new psychedelics research on rats
Psychedelics are known for inducing altered states of consciousness in humans by fundamentally changing our…
Digital Knowledge Quiz (2023) | Pew Research Center
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What Americans Know About AI, Cybersecurity and Big Tech
Most U.S. adults can correctly identify a secure password. Far fewer can recognize an example…
Mobile robots get a leg up from a more-is-better communications principle
Adding legs to robots that have minimal awareness of the environment around them can help…
NASA’s Psyche mission to a metal world may reveal the mysteries of Earth’s interior
French novelist Jules Verne delighted 19th-century readers with the tantalizing notion that a journey to…
3 reasons we use graphic novels to teach math and physics
Post-pandemic, some educators are trying to reengage students with technology – like videos, computer gaming…
Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation? A psychologist explains why there’s no substitute for shut-eye
There is no denying the importance of sleep. Everyone feels better after a good night…