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Wildfire smoke could lead to tens of thousands of deaths by 2050
Wildfire smoke could lead to tens of thousands of deaths by 2050 Wildfire smoke exposure could lead to tens of thousands of excess deaths in the US by 2050, according to a new study. The study projects that average exposures across the US population will increase two-to-three-fold in 2050 relative to 2011-2020 due to climate […]
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Why you seriously need to stop trying to be funny at work
Why you seriously need to stop trying to be funny at work Trying to be funny at work can actually harm your career and relationships with colleagues. Research shows that humor can backfire, especially when it’s not executed well or when it violates norms. Instead of trying to be funny, focus on “thinking funny” by […]
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Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump
Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension by ABC after making comments about the alleged shooter in Charlie Kirk’s death has sparked debate over whether it violates his First Amendment rights. The First Amendment protects […]
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Why can’t we feel the Earth moving?
Why can’t we feel the Earth moving? The Earth’s motion is not felt because it moves at incredibly high speeds (about 1,000 miles per hour on its axis and 67,000 miles per hour in orbit around the Sun) without any jerks or bumps. Our bodies don’t feel the Earth’s movement because we’re all moving together […]
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Why a study claiming vaccines cause chronic illness is severely flawed – a biostatistician explains the biases and unsupported conclusions
Why a study claiming vaccines cause chronic illness is severely flawed – a biostatistician explains the biases and unsupported conclusions The study claiming vaccines cause chronic illness has serious design problems that weaken its evidence. The study’s timeline logic is flawed, as it only tracked vaccinated children for longer periods than unvaccinated children, leading to […]
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Why Argentina is looking to the Trump administration for a bailout − and what the US Treasury can do to help
Why Argentina is looking to the Trump administration for a bailout − and what the US Treasury can do to help Argentina’s President Javier Milei has asked for US help to stabilize his country’s economy, which is facing a sharp sell-off of its currency and stocks. The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that […]
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Why are there so many protests? The US public is highly polarized, and that drives people to act
Why are there so many protests? The US public is highly polarized, and that drives people to act Polarization is driving the surge in protests in the US, with the number of nonviolent demonstrations almost tripling since 2017. The level of polarization among Americans has reached its highest level since political scientists began tracking it […]
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Why aren’t companies speeding up investment? A new theory offers an answer to an economic paradox
Why aren’t companies speeding up investment? A new theory offers an answer to an economic paradox A new theory suggests that companies aren’t speeding up investment despite record stock markets and endless tech innovation because they’re holding back due to excess capacity. The traditional measure of a company’s incentive to invest, Tobin’s Q, has gone […]
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Why Apple is behind in the AI race
Why Apple is behind in the AI race Apple has traditionally focused on consumer electronics and software, rather than investing heavily in artificial intelligence research. The company’s approach to AI has been more incremental, with a focus on integrating AI capabilities into existing products rather than developing entirely new AI-powered technologies. Other tech giants like […]
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When this EV maker collapsed, its customers became the car company
When this EV maker collapsed, its customers became the car company Fisker Ocean buyers, including Cristian Fleming, were left stranded after the company collapsed into bankruptcy in June 2024. The collapse was due to Fisker’s inability to deliver on its promises, with only 11,000 vehicles shipped before the company went under. Early adopters faced numerous […]
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What to expect from Amazon’s big fall hardware event on Tuesday
What to expect from Amazon’s big fall hardware event on Tuesday A new Echo smart speaker or two will likely be announced at Amazon’s fall hardware event on September 30th, possibly including a standard Echo and an upgraded Echo Studio. A color version of the Kindle Scribe tablet-sized E Ink device may be released, which […]
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What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research
What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research Associating a potential health risk (e.g., autism) with a medication or substance (e.g., acetaminophen) does not necessarily mean that there is a causal relationship between the two. To determine if an observed association […]
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What happens when AI comes to the cotton fields
What happens when AI comes to the cotton fields A research project in Jenkins County, Georgia, is testing the potential of AI-powered sensors to help cotton farmers optimize pesticide use and reduce harmful residues in local soil and air. The project uses a machine learning algorithm trained on the unique wingbeats of each pest insect […]
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Vaccine mandates misinformation: 2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and the growing threat ignorance poses today
Vaccine mandates misinformation: 2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and the growing threat ignorance poses today Vaccine mandates are being threatened in Florida, where the state plans to eliminate vaccine mandates for its citizens, including those for children to attend school. The elimination […]
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UK, France and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings – but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen
UK, France and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings – but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen Western nations such as UK, France, Canada, and Australia have recognized Palestine as a state ahead of UN meetings, marking a significant diplomatic win for the Palestinian cause. The recognition comes despite Israel’s opposition […]
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Trump’s targeting of ‘enemies’ like James Comey echoes FBI’s dark history of mass surveillance, dirty tricks and perversion of justice under J. Edgar Hoover
Trump’s targeting of ‘enemies’ like James Comey echoes FBI’s dark history of mass surveillance, dirty tricks and perversion of justice under J. Edgar Hoover Donald Trump’s administration has launched a “Weaponization Working Group” to investigate perceived enemies, including former FBI Director James Comey, and has already indicted him on charges brought by a Trump loyalist […]
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Trump’s new target: Microsoft head of global affairs Lisa Monaco
Trump’s new target: Microsoft head of global affairs Lisa Monaco President Donald Trump has targeted Microsoft head of global affairs Lisa Monaco for retribution, calling for her to be fired. Trump claims that Monaco is “corrupt,” “deranged,” and a “menace to U.S. national security” due to her work as the 39th Deputy Attorney General under […]
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Trump’s dip into the Nile waters dispute didn’t settle the conflict – in fact, it may have caused more ripples
Trump’s dip into the Nile waters dispute didn’t settle the conflict – in fact, it may have caused more ripples President Donald Trump’s involvement in the Nile River waters dispute did not lead to a resolution, but rather may have caused more ripples in the conflict between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. The dispute centers on […]
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Trump isn’t cutting Pell Grants, after all − but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students
Trump isn’t cutting Pell Grants, after all − but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students Pell Grants will not be cut, but other changes to federal financial aid may complicate it for some students. The Trump administration has taken a different approach to addressing rising college costs and student debt, aiming to […]
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Traumatic brain injury ups risk for brain cancer
Traumatic brain injury ups risk for brain cancer A new study found that adults who have suffered a moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to develop brain cancer. The study, which examined over 150,000 civilian adults, found that patients with a mild TBI were not associated with a greater risk for brain cancer, […]
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Tool detects hidden signs of consciousness after brain injury
Tool detects hidden signs of consciousness after brain injury Researchers have developed an AI tool called SeeMe that detects hidden signs of consciousness after brain injury, which can identify patients who are conscious but unable to show it up to four days earlier than traditional clinical exams. The tool uses high-resolution video and computer vision […]
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Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk − a law professor explains why
Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk − a law professor explains why Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk due to the Biden administration’s efforts to widen protections, which were blocked by a federal court and are now being dismantled. The Department of Education’s Office for […]
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Tiny windows of time may be key to your hearing
Tiny windows of time may be key to your hearing Researchers have found that the auditory cortex processes speech at a fixed time window, regardless of the speed of speech, challenging the idea that our brain’s processing should be yoked to the structure of words or syllables. The study used advanced neural recording techniques to […]
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TikTok sale puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the For You Page works and what changes are in store
TikTok sale puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the For You Page works and what changes are in store TikTok’s algorithm, which powers its popular “For You Page,” is set to undergo significant changes following the app’s sale to a group of U.S. investors. The new owners plan […]
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Tibetan Buddhist nuns are getting advanced degrees − and the Dalai Lama played a major role in that shift
Tibetan Buddhist nuns are getting advanced degrees − and the Dalai Lama played a major role in that shift Tibetan Buddhist nuns are now receiving advanced degrees, including the “geshema” degree, which was previously only available to men. The Dalai Lama played a crucial role in promoting women’s education and empowerment within Tibetan Buddhism, encouraging […]
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The strangest game of the year is a channel-surfing simulator
The strangest game of the year is a channel-surfing simulator Blippo Plus is a game that defies traditional gaming conventions. The game simulates channel-surfing on an alien TV network called Blippo Plus. Players don’t “play” the game, but rather flip through channels to understand the alien culture. The channels feature FMV shows with human actors […]
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The science of defiance: A psychology researcher explains why people comply – and how to resist
The science of defiance: A psychology researcher explains why people comply – and how to resist Defiance doesn’t have to be loud or aggressive; it can be small, tense moments where conscience collides with compliance. Defiance is not about being oppositional for its own sake, but about choosing to act in line with your values […]
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The Blink security camera app was down, but Amazon rolled out a fix
The Blink security camera app was down, but Amazon rolled out a fix The Blink security camera app experienced an issue on Friday night, preventing users from accessing their cameras. The issue was reported by users across multiple states, including California, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, with many seeing a 503 status code error. […]
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There’s less water on distant planets than previously thought
There’s less water on distant planets than previously thought Researchers at ETH Zurich have found that distant planets outside our solar system have much less water on their surfaces than previously thought. The study, which used computer simulations to model planetary evolution, shows that sub-Neptunes like K2-18b are unlikely to be “Hycean worlds” with large […]
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Switch 2 controllers and the OnePlus Watch 3 top our list of the best deals this week
Switch 2 controllers and the OnePlus Watch 3 top our list of the best deals this week The EasySMX S10 gaming controller for the Nintendo Switch 2 is currently on sale for $50.39, which is $40 less than its original price. The OnePlus Watch 3 is available for $269.99, a $30 discount from its usual […]
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