Do wasps have a queen like bees do?
Bees aren't the only species that has a queen.
March 5, 2020
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Technology
Vaccines without needles – new shelf-stable film could revolutionize how medicines are distributed w
Inspired by amber and hard candy, researchers figured out a new, needle-free, shelf-stable way to preserve vaccines, making…
March 4, 2020
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Predicting the coronavirus outbreak: How AI connects the dots to warn about disease threats
Machine learning technology was first to sound the alarm about the new coronavirus. Its success illustrates how AI is boosting…
March 3, 2020
398
Humans domesticated horses – new tech could help archaeologists figure out where and when
Archaeologists have long argued over when and how people first domesticated horses. A decade ago, new techniques appeared…
March 2, 2020
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US successfully planned for the 'endless frontier' of science research in 1945 – now it’s time to pl
A symposium celebrated a roadmap for the American scientific enterprise laid out 75 years ago. What should be included in…
February 28, 2020
381
4 science-based strategies to tame angry political debate and encourage tolerance
A psychologist explains how to reestablish civil political conversation in your own life.
February 27, 2020
380
7 lessons from 'Hidden Figures' NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson's life and career
NASA scientist Katherine Johnson was instrumental in getting people to the moon. Here are some of the lessons one mathematics…
February 26, 2020
385
People prefer robots to explain themselves – and a brief summary doesn't cut it
Having robots and other AI systems tell people what the AIs are doing makes them more trustworthy. A study finds that how…
February 26, 2020
389
Deep learning AI discovers surprising new antibiotics
Pathogens rapidly evolve resistance to antibiotics. AI could keep us a step ahead of deadly infections.
February 20, 2020
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Do I have to wear a jacket when it's cold outside?
Leaving your coat at home on a cold winter day doesn't automatically mean you're going to get sick. But it could…
February 20, 2020
377
'Bee-washing' hurts bees and misleads consumers
'Bee-washing,' marketing claims that purport to help bees, can diminish the important distinction between a honeybee…
February 19, 2020
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Naming the new coronavirus – why taking Wuhan out of the picture matters
While identifying a new disease by its place of origin seems intuitive, history shows that doing so can have serious consequences…
February 18, 2020
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Out-of-context photos are a powerful low-tech form of misinformation
Images without context or presented with text that misrepresents what they show can be a powerful tool of misinformation,…
February 14, 2020
427
How did I get my own unique set of fingerprints?
You've had your own personal set of fingerprints since before you were born, and they'll be with you throughout…
February 13, 2020
375
Hackers could shut down satellites – or turn them into weapons
SpaceX and other companies are rushing to put thousands of small, inexpensive satellites in orbit, but pressure to keep…
February 12, 2020
403
A 4-step maintenance plan to help keep your relationship going strong
After the intensity of early courtship, even a healthy, happy relationship can feel lackluster. Psychology researchers have…
February 11, 2020
384
Why sequencing the human genome failed to produce big breakthroughs in disease
Genome sequencing technologies have transformed biological research in many ways, but have had a much smaller effect on…
February 11, 2020
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Potential gene therapy to combat cocaine addiction
Addiction to cocaine is wildly difficult to conquer. But physicians may soon have a new type of gene therapy for patients…
February 10, 2020
427
Why people post 'couple photos' as their social media profile pictures
Social psychologists investigated why Facebook users post profile pics of themselves with a romantic partner and how those…
February 7, 2020
367
AI could constantly scan the internet for data privacy violations, a quicker, easier way to enforce
Data privacy regulations are being adopted to protect internet users. Today, humans need to read those rules to ensure compliance.…
February 7, 2020
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