The first stars may not have been as uniformly massive as astronomers thought

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Stars form in the universe from massive clouds of gas. European Southern Observatory, CC BY-SA For decades, astronomers have wondered what the very first stars in the universe were like. These stars formed new chemical elements, which enriched the universe and allowed the next generations of stars to form the […]

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Stars form in the universe from massive clouds of gas. European Southern Observatory, CC BY-SA For decades, astronomers have wondered what the very first stars in the universe were like. These stars formed new chemical elements, which enriched the universe and allowed the next generations of stars to form the

What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content

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This AI-generated image spread far and wide in the wake of Hurricane Helene in 2024. AI-generated image circulated on social media You’ve probably encountered images in your social media feeds that look like a cross between photographs and computer-generated graphics. Some are fantastical – think Shrimp Jesus – and some

What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content Read More »

This AI-generated image spread far and wide in the wake of Hurricane Helene in 2024. AI-generated image circulated on social media You’ve probably encountered images in your social media feeds that look like a cross between photographs and computer-generated graphics. Some are fantastical – think Shrimp Jesus – and some

Scientific objectivity is a myth – cultural values and beliefs always influence science and the people who do it

Scientific objectivity

People are at the heart of the scientific enterprise. Matteo Farinella, CC BY-NC Even if you don’t recall many facts from high school biology, you likely remember the cells required for making babies: egg and sperm. Maybe you can picture a swarm of sperm cells battling each other in a

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People are at the heart of the scientific enterprise. Matteo Farinella, CC BY-NC Even if you don’t recall many facts from high school biology, you likely remember the cells required for making babies: egg and sperm. Maybe you can picture a swarm of sperm cells battling each other in a

How AI is Helping Young Scientists Become Better Writers

AI is Helping Young Scientists

Writing some groundbreaking data is not a problem anymore if you’re engaged in a scientific niche. With the help of artificial intelligence, you can communicate your findings, knowing that your target audience will 100% understand you. But even with the bag of techs, writing can be tough, especially if you

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Writing some groundbreaking data is not a problem anymore if you’re engaged in a scientific niche. With the help of artificial intelligence, you can communicate your findings, knowing that your target audience will 100% understand you. But even with the bag of techs, writing can be tough, especially if you

The Science Behind The Words That Trigger Behavioral Change

Wooden blocks spelling the word “Dream.”

Words can hit harder than you expect. A single phrase can stick in your head, push you forward, or stop you in your tracks. Scientists have shown that words don’t just float through the mind. They have social power, and light up pathways linked to memory, emotion, and decision. That’s

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Words can hit harder than you expect. A single phrase can stick in your head, push you forward, or stop you in your tracks. Scientists have shown that words don’t just float through the mind. They have social power, and light up pathways linked to memory, emotion, and decision. That’s

How does your body make poop?

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Your small intestine is lined with tiny protrusions called villi that play a big role in digestion. Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system, which includes your stomach and your intestines. But some of what you eat makes

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Your small intestine is lined with tiny protrusions called villi that play a big role in digestion. Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system, which includes your stomach and your intestines. But some of what you eat makes

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