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March 25, 2025 · 5 min read
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 age, the quest to create Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) often comes with a kind of religious or end-of-the-world fervor. Some communities of self-described rationalists speak […]
Have you ever wondered if you’re less motivated to work than your parents or grandparents? Or maybe you’ve heard that millennials and Gen Z are lazier compared to older generations? Well, it turns out that the whole idea of generational differences in work motivation might just be a myth. Recent research has shown that what […]
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In today’s fast-paced world, the hunt for new medicines is more critical than ever. Researchers are continually looking for ways to make the process quicker, cheaper, and more effective. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI). This powerful tool is making waves in the field of drug discovery, promising to revolutionize how we find and develop new treatments. […]
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Imagine you’re at a social gathering. Among the crowd, you notice someone charming and talkative, easily making friends. Then, there’s another person standing quietly in the corner, avoiding eye contact and conversation. Both individuals display different personalities, but what if these traits were extreme enough to cause significant problems in their lives? This is where […]
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Ahhh, next week is vacation week. The trouble is supervising an army of small children is not what we would truly call “relaxing.” No worry, though. We’ll still be posting and screening for the most cutting-edge updates. This is also a good time to plug our sister site, This Week in Public Health. In addition […]
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the mental tasks of managing a household, even when it seems like you haven’t physically done much? If so, you’re not alone. A recent study sheds light on what researchers are now calling the “invisible family load”—a collection of unseen but significant responsibilities that many of us juggle daily. […]
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If you think about how you spend your day, chances are you’re connected to social media. Whether it’s checking updates on Facebook, tweeting, or networking on LinkedIn, social media has become a crucial part of our daily lives. But did you know that it’s also changing the way we work? How Social Media Transformed Communication […]
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Yes, we’ve timed this post to Twisters. I hope to get to go see it with my boys within the next few days. When you think of tornadoes, you might picture the swirling, destructive funnels tearing through cities or farmlands, often followed by news reports detailing the damage. However, what if I told you that […]
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Have you ever wondered why time seems to fly when you’re having fun but drags when you’re bored? This fascinating phenomenon has puzzled scientists for over a century. In the article “Time Perception: Challenges and Insights,” researchers explore the complexities of how we perceive time, offering both bad news about the current state of research […]
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In honor of the hit movie Twisters, let’s look a bit into Tornado research. No, we’re not sponsored, sadly 🙁 Tornadoes are fascinating and terrifying natural phenomena. But have you ever wondered how we measure and track these powerful storms? Recent research has delved into the impact of changes in tornado rating systems on our […]
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