Teaching machines to teach themselves
For future machines to be as smart as we are, they'll need to be able to learn like we do.
December 1, 2017
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Could the ERA pass in the #Metoo era?
A huge majority of Americans support equal rights for women. Is now the right time to get an amendment passed?
November 30, 2017
658
Why society should talk about forced sex in intimate relationships, too
Attention is being placed on sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, but sexual assault occurs in intimate relationships,…
November 30, 2017
667
In growing algae for biofuels, it matters who used the water last
Scientists and government agencies have been studying biofuel production from algae for years. Research points toward a…
November 30, 2017
720
Charles Manson and the perversion of the American dream
Desperate to achieve fame by any means necessary, Manson was ahead of his time: Today, the delirious pursuit of fame has…
November 30, 2017
709
Who are the Baha'is and why are they so persecuted?
The Baha'i faith originated in Iran and today has 100,000 communities across the globe, including the United States.…
November 30, 2017
886
Stop criticizing bizarrely shaped voting districts. They might not be gerrymandered after all
Gerrymandered districts are under fire across the US. But a weird district shape isn't necessarily a bad one.
November 30, 2017
660
Why Silicon Valley wants you to text and drive
Why do tech companies care so much about self-driving cars? If drivers no longer need to pay attention to the road, they…
November 30, 2017
778
Atomic age began 75 years ago with the first controlled nuclear chain reaction
By figuring out fission, physicists were able to split uranium atoms and release massive amounts of energy. This Manhattan…
November 30, 2017
737
Got a boss who denies reality? A guide to tactful truth telling
Dealing with a co-worker or manager who says demonstrably false things can be a challenge, particularly at holiday office…
November 29, 2017
714
Kurdistan earthquake: Politics create roadblocks to relief
On Nov. 12, a 7.3 magnitude quake killed some 500 and injured 7,000 along the Iran-Iraq border. This Kurdish area has also…
November 29, 2017
767
As students near graduation, career and technical education provides a boost
Career and technical education, or CTE, can boost the chances of high school graduation and lower the likelihood of dropping…
November 29, 2017
678
A tax increase that's proven to save lives
Tobacco taxes have been shown to curtail cigarette smoking. Why aren't more countries, including the US, implementing…
November 29, 2017
690
Living and aging well with HIV: New strategies and new research
HIV has no boundaries. Men and women in almost every country are affected. Yet strides have been made, so much so that many…
November 29, 2017
938
Rosie the Riveters discovered a wartime California dream
Thousands of American women moved west to take advantage of wartime employment opportunities during WWII. For some, this…
November 29, 2017
713
Has Trump's presidency triggered the movement against sexual harassment?
Victims everywhere have lost their patience and their fear and are finding willing listeners. A question worth asking is:…
November 28, 2017
646
An ethical guide to responsible giving
Before you reach for that checkbook or give to a charity online, pause to think about what makes a cause good in the first…
November 28, 2017
1289
Fewer crops are feeding more people worldwide – and that's not good
Over half the calories humans eat today come from corn, wheat and rice. Raising a greater diversity of types of crops and…
November 28, 2017
676
When envisioning the future of TV, think of a shopping mall
Disney recently announced a forthcoming streaming service, leading some to wonder if the company is gearing up for a battle…
November 28, 2017
705