Thousands of New Creatures Discovered in Deep-Sea Mining Zone
A new study found more than 5,000 new species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a mineral-rich area of seafloor that companies aim to mine for critical materials.....»»
NASA Mini Satellites Will Help Track Hurricanes
Miniature satellites called CubeSats will collect meteorologic data that NASA hopes will help explain how and why some tropical storms intensify as they approach land.....»»
Here"s Why AI May Be Extremely Dangerous--Whether It"s Conscious or Not
Artificial intelligence algorithms will soon reach a point of rapid self-improvement that threatens our ability to control them and poses great potential risk to humanity.....»»
Brain-Spine Interface Allows Paralyzed Man to Walk Using His Thoughts
A device provides a connection between the brain and spinal cord, allowing thought to control movement.....»»
Ron DeSantis"s Antiscience Agenda Is Dangerous
Presidential contender Ron DeSantis has used governmental power in Florida to restrict access to health and education, promoting an intolerant and harmful agenda.....»»
We Need 50 More Years of the Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that has fundamentally changed water pollution in the U.S., is under attack when it should be strengthened instead.....»»
Abortion Bans Are Driving Off Doctors and Putting Basic Health Care at Risk
Many physicians say they are reluctant to practice in states with abortion bans, harming access to regular exams and screenings.....»»
Here"s What Causes Motion Sickness
Here's how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain.....»»
The Pandemic Caused a Baby Boom in Red States and a Bust in Blue States
The COVID pandemic caused a U.S.-wide decline in fertility rates, but red states actually saw increases.....»»
Why We Need to See Inside AI"s Black Box
A computer scientist explains what it means when the inner workings of AIs are hidden.....»»
New York City Is Sinking under Its Own Weight
The weight of New York City’s 1.1 million buildings is making the city slowly sink.....»»
A Rare Form of Dementia Can Unleash Creativity
Frontotemporal dementia can release the creative potential of the brain’s visual areas.....»»
Social Media Can Harm Kids. Could New Regulations Help?
As more researchers document the potential harms of social media use, especially for youngsters, both Republicans and Democrats are pushing legislation to rein in platforms.....»»
Our Shifting Understanding of Democracy Is Fueling Populism and Culture Wars
As with climate change, adverse changes in democratic practices require societal adaptation to avoid the worst scenarios.....»»
A Computer Scientist Breaks Down Generative AI"s Hefty Carbon Footprint
Is generative AI bad for the environment? A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins—and how to reduce it.....»»
A Meteorite Fell in Their Bedroom. Here"s What Happened Next
Earlier this month a meteorite crashed through the roof of a New Jersey home. The residents are still pondering the fate of their gift from the skies.....»»
You Can Probably Beat ChatGPT at These Math Brainteasers. Here"s Why
The ChatGPT AI can ace an IQ test, but it can’t beat brainteasers like those devised by legendary math puzzler Martin Gardner.....»»
The Universe Began with a Bang, Not a Bounce, New Studies Find
New research pokes holes in the idea that the cosmos expanded and then contracted before beginning again.....»»
The U.S. Debt-Ceiling Crisis Could Harm Science for Years to Come
Investments in research and development are likely to drop—even if the worst-case scenario is avoided.....»»
U.S. Military Sees Growing Threat in Thawing Permafrost
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks visited Alaska this week to see how climate change is undermining infrastructure at Arctic military bases.....»»