Opinion
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Trump is bringing car pollution and other greenhouse gases back to America's skies. Here are the health risks we all face from climate change.Four researchers dive into the health risks associated with climate change, and why the recent decision by the Trump administration to rescind key environmental policies could lead to serious harm.
By Jonathan Levy Published
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Are you a night owl or an early bird?Research suggests night owls may face different health risks than early birds do. Which category do you fit into, if either?
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Anglo-Saxon children discovered buried with warrior gear in UK — perhaps as a nod to 'the men these children might have become'Archaeologists have discovered Anglo-Saxon children buried with a spear, shield and buckles, gear that's usually seen in warriors' graves.
By Duncan Sayer Published
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'It's similar to how Google can map your home without your consent': Why using aerial lasers to map an archaeology site should have Indigenous partnershipAerial lidar is transforming how archaeologists map sites, but they should do it in tandem with Indigenous people.
By Christopher Hernandez Published
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'The problem isn't just Siri or Alexa': AI assistants tend to be feminine, entrenching harmful gender stereotypesVirtual assistants mostly adopt 'female' personas, but all that does is exacerbate the notion that women are subservient.
By Ramona Vijeyarasa Published
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Giving AI the ability to monitor its own thought process could help it think like humansToday's best AI systems don't have a good grasp on their own thought process, but a new model might allow them to tap into metacognition
By Ricky J. Sethi Published
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AI may accelerate scientific progress — but here's why it can't replace human scientistsThe achievements of AI-augmented science are mixed, but that doesn't mean the technology can't play a role in future endeavors.
By Alessandra Buccella Published
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Antibiotic resistance is the 'silent pandemic' — here are four steps to stop itFour major trends that will shape how we as a society will confront antibiotic resistance in the coming decade.
By André O. Hudson Published
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Google Glass has found yet another lease of life — but is it too little too late for smart glasses?Augmented reality-powered smart glasses have seen a muted resurgence lately. Will Google's intervention reinvigorate what feels like a tired concept?
By Max L Wilson Published
