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Geology

Could Icebergs Quench Global Thirst? Iceberg Towing Dream

Imagine a world where the solution to drought lies not in the clouds, but in the icy expanses of Antarctica. Picture colossal icebergs, not as frigid relics of the polar regions, but as potential lifelines for parched cities. This might sound like the plot of a science fiction novel, but it’s a concept that scientists […]

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Math

Cracking the Code of Prime Numbers

Imagine you’re looking at a bunch of coins scattered randomly on the floor. At first glance, they seem to be all over the place without any order. However, what if there was a hidden pattern in how these coins are arranged? Mathematicians have been grappling with a similar mystery regarding prime numbers for centuries. The […]

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Psychology

Break Barriers, Not Women

Have you ever wondered why gender inequality persists in the workplace despite numerous interventions and initiatives? Despite seeing many successful women in business and leadership, the reality is that women as a group still face significant barriers in their careers. A recent review article sheds light on why the common approach of “fixing” women is […]

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AI

The Morality of Machines

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a ubiquitous presence in our daily lives, raising profound moral questions as it interacts more deeply with human society. From virtual assistants to autonomous vehicles, AI is increasingly being tasked with making decisions that have significant ethical implications. This blog will explore the complex interplay between AI and moral psychology, […]

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Society

Arms Embargoes Impacts on Global Small Arms Trade

Have you ever wondered how countries try to control the flow of weapons into conflict zones? One primary method is through arms embargoes, which are essentially trade bans that prevent weapons from being sold to certain countries. But how effective are these embargoes, especially when it comes to small arms and light weapons (SALW)? Let’s […]

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Announcements

Next Week in Science, August 9th, 2024

Up here in the northeast, we’re getting rain—the remnants of Debbie. It’s going to be several inches today, along with some heavy winds, so for my neighbors, stay safe. Here’s what’s coming up next week in science. Explore and Learn with Science: Dive into groundbreaking research and inspiring stories with ‘This Week in Science’! Perfect […]

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Biology

Fighting Rabies: From Pasteur’s Breakthrough to Modern Vaccines

Rabies, a deadly viral disease transmitted through animal bites, has haunted humanity for centuries. But thanks to scientific advances, particularly in the field of vaccines, we now have powerful tools to prevent and treat this once universally fatal disease. In this blog, we’ll explore the evolution of rabies vaccines, their current applications, and the future […]

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Psychology

How Angry Customers Can Harm Businesses

Imagine you’ve had a terrible experience with a company. Perhaps your order was late, or maybe you received awful customer service. What would you do? Would you shrug it off, or would you take action? This question is at the heart of a fascinating study on “customer toxicity”—a term that describes when customers act out […]

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Biology

Cicadas!

Where I live wasn’t part of the Brood X shenanigans earlier this year. Instead, we generally get cicadas yearly toward the back end of the summer. That’s one thing I love, by the way–the way the lightning bugs signal the beginning of summer and the cicadas signal the end. Walking around with my kids last […]

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