Shane ConroyThe Curious Inauguration of President XIn this series, we’re putting the big questions to ChatGPT to find out what and how it thinks about the issues that will define our future…Nov 9, 2023Nov 9, 2023
Shane ConroyThe Problem with Predictive Policing: Is Artificial Intelligence Racist?AI-assisted predictive policing risks entrenching historical biases and further eroding community trust in policing systems.Sep 21, 2023Sep 21, 2023
Shane ConroyWhere Do Lithium-Ion Batteries Go When They Die? You’re Not Going to Like the AnswerThere’s an inconvenient truth behind the lithium-ion batteries that power our modern, low-carbon lives. And it’s terrible news for the…Sep 1, 2023Sep 1, 2023
Shane ConroyThis Whale Species Lives For 200 Years — And Scientists Think Humans Can TooBig claims abound in the wild world of extreme longevity. At least one scientist thinks future humans could live for a millennium — or…Aug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2023
Shane Conroy5 Simple Questions // ExistentialismCan we explain the philosophy of existentialism in five simple questions? Let’s find out.Aug 11, 2023Aug 11, 2023
Shane ConroyMeet the Giant Virus that Turns its Hosts to StoneMedusavirus is only one virus in a series of ancient ‘giant viruses’ that are coming back to life. But the next deadly pandemic could…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Shane ConroyThis is How You Get Sucked Down the Social Media Rabbit HoleSocial media has become a psychological minefield that uses infinite scrolling and algorithmically selected content to exploit our dopamine…Jul 28, 2023Jul 28, 2023
Shane ConroyThe Secret Language of Trees and What it Means for Climate ChangeUnderstanding the secret language of trees — and protecting their incredible underground networks — could reveal an important tool in the…Jul 28, 2023Jul 28, 2023
Shane Conroy5 SIMPLE QUESTIONS // Black holesCan we explain the mystery of black holes in five simple questions? Let’s find out.Jul 6, 2023Jul 6, 2023
Shane ConroyNEWS REVIEW // Elon Musk’s Plan to Put a Chip in Your BrainFood and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Neuralink for human trialsJul 3, 2023Jul 3, 2023