How can a baby have 3 parents?
The concept of three-parent babies defies what we learned in health class. But how and when is the third parent involved?…
June 15, 2018
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Technology
To avoid humans, more wildlife now work the night shift
It's becoming harder and harder for animals to find human-free spaces on the planet. New research suggests that to try…
June 14, 2018
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New European rules may give US internet users true privacy choices for the first time
Privacy rules enacted in Europe are affecting companies – and their customers and users – all around the world.
June 14, 2018
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Could science diplomacy be the key to stabilizing international relations?
A flavor of diplomacy that focuses on science cuts through political differences and finds new ways for nations to work…
June 12, 2018
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Living with neighborhood violence may shape teens' brains
Experiencing and witnessing violence in their communities can lead to emotional, social and cognitive problems for kids.…
June 12, 2018
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Can Facebook use AI to fight online abuse?
It could seem attractive to try to teach computers to detect harassment, threats and abusive language. But it's much…
June 12, 2018
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When does hungry become hangry?
Missing a meal can certainly push you toward a bad mood. But new research identifies in what kind of situations hunger is…
June 11, 2018
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Religion is uniquely human, but computer simulations may help us understand religious behavior
Can artificial intelligence accurately simulate people's religious tendencies in the face of disaster and tragedy?
June 11, 2018
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'Jurassic Park' made a dinosaur-sized leap forward in computer-generated animation on screen, 25 yea
The first time computer-generated characters interacted with humans on a movie screen was 25 years ago, in 'Jurassic…
June 8, 2018
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Connected cars can lie, posing a new threat to smart cities
New research has uncovered a previously unknown weakness in smart city systems: devices that trust each other. That could…
June 7, 2018
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How far away was that lightning?
When you see a bolt of lightning, do you immediately start counting to see how far off a storm is? An atmospheric scientist…
June 7, 2018
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I want your (anonymized) social media data
Researchers analyze social media data to gain useful insights into modern society and culture. But it's important to…
June 6, 2018
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Why won't scientific evidence change the minds of Loch Ness monster true believers?
If you're committed to a belief, it's hard to let go. Psychology and philosophy provide different ways to think…
June 6, 2018
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With federal funding for science on the decline, what's the role of a profit motive in research?
Money always seems tight university scientists. A sociologist conducted hundreds of interviews to see how they think about…
June 5, 2018
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When did humans first learn to count?
Linguistic clues show how people around the world first developed mathematical thought.
June 5, 2018
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A los presidentes latinoamericanos les encanta Twitter (y esta no es una buena señal)
Cuando los líderes de las democracias débiles usan las redes sociales para conectarse con sus electores, las personas…
June 4, 2018
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Satellite imagery is revolutionizing the world. But should we always trust what we see?
Geospatial data offers a powerful new way to see the world. But these high-tech images can be misleading or incomplete.
June 4, 2018
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When will Google defend democracy?
Social media sites aren't the only online systems that can secretly influence people's votes. Search engines can…
June 4, 2018
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Blood in your veins is not blue – here's why it's always red
Your blood is red; it's never blue. Because of hemoglobin; and the view through tissue.
June 1, 2018
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For NFL players, social media is key to winning PR battle over anthem protests
NFL players, historically losers in power struggles with team owners, can retake control of the kneeling-protest issue if…
June 1, 2018
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