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Scientists found a potential sign of life on a distant planet — an astronomer explains why many…

The exoplanet K2–18b could harbor a massive ocean, but scientists will need to study the planet more to see if it’s really likely to host…

Apr 22

Scientists found a potential sign of life on a distant planet — an astronomer explains why many…

Apr 22

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International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US.

International students are part of communities nationwide. Declines in their enrollment could mean economic trouble for cities and towns…

Apr 17

International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US.

Apr 17

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Pikachu protesters, Studio Ghibli memes and the subversive power of cuteness

Cute characters are often vulnerable, innocent and lovable — and therein lies their power.

Apr 11

Pikachu protesters, Studio Ghibli memes and the subversive power of cuteness

Apr 11

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‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans

People who suffer from everyday discrimination are more likely to have anxiety and depression.

Mar 28

‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans

Mar 28

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Signal is not the place for top secret communications, but it might be the right choice for you —…

Keeping your chats secure is a good idea, but end-to-end encryption is just the beginning of the list of options to consider when picking…

Mar 27

Signal is not the place for top secret communications, but it might be the right choice for you —…

Mar 27

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The quest to extend human life is both fascinating and fraught with moral peril

Among the big names investing big bucks to prolong their lives are Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Google founders Sergei Brin and Larry Page…

Mar 16

The quest to extend human life is both fascinating and fraught with moral peril

Mar 16

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What’s the shape of the universe?

Topologists categorize all the possible shapes in each dimension.

Mar 15

What’s the shape of the universe?

Mar 15

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AIs flunk language test that takes grammar out of the equation

Humans understand that ‘red ball’ makes sense but ‘ball red’ does not. Large language models? Not so much.

Mar 7

AIs flunk language test that takes grammar out of the equation

Mar 7

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The leadership hack that drives success: Being trustworthy

It’s more than just a soft skill.

Mar 5

The leadership hack that drives success: Being trustworthy

Mar 5

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Anti-DEI guidance from Trump administration misinterprets the law and guts educators’ free speech…

A letter from the Trump administration warns educational institutions that they’ll lose federal funding if they don’t abandon so-called DEI…

Mar 1

Anti-DEI guidance from Trump administration misinterprets the law and guts educators’ free speech…

Mar 1

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