The New Techno-Eschatology: AGI and Secular Religion
Some techies today fear hell—not from a god, but from a computer. Human beings have a habit of wrapping up big unknowns in familiar stories. Even in our high-tech, secular… Read More
What Happens to Your Mind and Body in Zero Gravity?
Prior to reading this article, please watch this video to get in the mood. Let’s say you’re Katy Perry. You’ve just dropped a cool million bucks for a ticket to… Read More
Science News Round Up, April 25, 2025
Admittedly, I do know that much about economics. I do love behavioral economics, though. Seems we have a few things coming up this week in that vein. As a reminder,… Read More
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What gets your brain buzzing? Is it black holes or brain waves? Weird animal behavior or the search for alien life? At This Week in Science, we believe science should… Read More
Wolves, But Make Them Data Scientists: The Algorithm That Outsmarted the Pack
Ever seen a wolf fine-tune a dataset? Now you have. Okay, not literally. But if data scientists had spirit animals, the Grey Wolf might be a top contender—and now, it… Read More
Sidewalk Takeovers Boost Business? Science Says Yes!
You’re walking through an old part of town—charming cobblestone streets, faded signs, buildings with stories to tell. Then, boom! A street cart appears selling dumplings. Next, a colorful canopy spills… Read More
Science New Round Up, April 23, 2025
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High Diversity, Low Inclusion: Baseball’s DEI Blind Spot
Baseball fans love stats. Home runs. WAR, fWAR, bWAR. OBP, WHIP But there’s one stat that’s been getting a lot of attention lately: diversity. Major League Baseball (MLB) scored an… Read More
What If Your Software Project Had a Memory?
You know that moment when a project starts going sideways and everyone starts pointing fingers? “We never got that update!” “The client changed their mind—again!” “Who signed off on this?”… Read More
Science News Round Up, April 21, 2025
Time is Running Out—Expand Your Scientific Insight! Receive trusted insights that empower you to understand and contribute to the world of science. Our fully independent, self-funded work depends on your… Read More
Tyrannosaurus rex: Fearsome Hunter, Scavenger, or Both?
Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the most famous dinosaurs, often depicted as the ultimate predator. But paleontologists have long debated whether T. rex was an active hunter, a scavenger, or… Read More