Nuclear reactors in space may sound like something out of science fiction, but they are likely to prove important for powering…
Some of the marginalized groups most likely to be harmed by AI are also most wary of it. A new study’s findings raise…
With a potential ban of state regulation of AI soundly defeated, states are continuing to take the lead on protecting people…
Researchers compared the environmental footprints of several techniques used to make magnetic nanoparticles.
An information systems expert explains why fairness and transparency are key to introducing new AI-driven enforcement technologies…
This solar eclipse was created by 2 satellites flying in formation, allowing astronomers to photograph the Sun’s corona.
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Researchers have used quantum physics to reversibly scramble videos so that even future quantum computers won’t be able…
Mustard gas exposure is dangerous and traumatic – scientists are coming up with ways to detect its presence in the environment.
Yes, astronauts have to drink water that used to be pee – but their urine is treated extensively, until it is safer to…
A paradigm shift toward more social support is in order. It may sound countercultural, but really it’s a return to how…
Vegans have multiple reasons for spurning animal products: ethical, environmental and health concerns. The same issues are…
Some observatories that used to be dark and remote are now adjacent to bright urban centers. And sending all telescopes…
Whether reading a book or listening to a podcast, the goal is the same: understanding. But these activities support comprehension…
As wildfire smoke becomes a frequent summer hazard across large parts of the US, knowing the risk at the neighborhood scale…
New research highlights the prevalence of maggots as an easily obtained, nutrient-rich supplement of ancient hominin diets.
It takes a supercomputer weeks to output the properties of one stellar binary. A new study shows AI can do it in a fraction…
Imagination is a fundamental tool for everyday life. Unsurprisingly, many kids harness it during athletic play, conjuring…
Microbes hidden deep in ocean volcanoes could resemble life on other planets or moons.
As more countries look to space, experts argue that it’s worth asking why we want to go at all, and who should lead the…