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Computing

One Loudmouth Can Go Viral—But Only If They’re in the Right Spot

Let’s say you’ve got something to shout from the rooftops. Maybe it’s the next big innovation, a life-saving public health message, or just a spicy meme. But here’s the kicker: yelling louder isn’t always the way to get heard. According to a mind-bending new study, who shouts—and where they stand in your social network—might make […]

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AI

AI Can Talk the Talk—But Can It Win the Debate?

You’re mid-argument in a heated debate about climate-friendly diets, trying to persuade your chat partner that pescatarianism is the future. They’re polite, informed, oddly consistent—and, as it turns out, not human. Welcome to the wild world of AI debate games, where large language models like GPT-4 and Llama 2 are learning not just to talk, […]

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News

Science News Round Up, May 7, 2025

Be a Science Advocate—Support Independent Knowledge! Stay informed with the latest research advancements and scientific breakthroughs. Your free subscription directly supports our self-funded mission to deliver crucial updates weekly. 💡 Every moment counts! Share now and invite others to amplify this important message! Drexel PhD Student Receives Global Recognitions for Groundbreaking Research on Climate Change […]

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Psychology

How to Stop a Conspiracy Theory Before It Starts

Wait—You Can Inoculate Someone Against a Conspiracy Theory?! Sounds wild, right? Like slapping on a tin-foil helmet before someone even mentions aliens at Area 51. But according to a new scientific review, that’s pretty much the idea—and surprisingly, it works. Researchers just combed through nearly 7,200 people’s data across 25 studies to figure out which […]

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Psychology

Welcome to the Wild World of Online Conspiracy Culture (It’s Not What You Expect)

What if I told you that not everyone swapping conspiracy theories online actually believes them? And that a huge chunk of Reddit’s infamous r/conspiracy forum treats wild ideas like a mix between debate club, improv night, and serious investigation? Buckle up, because a new study just flipped the script on what we thought we knew […]

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News

Science News Round Up, May 5, 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 subscription. 🔥 Your action matters—share this blog right now to expand our critical network of knowledge seekers! From Flooded Shores to Uncertain Futures The complex […]

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News

Science News Round Up, May 2, 2025

Plenty of stuff coming up next week. Be a Science Advocate—Support Independent Knowledge! Stay informed with the latest research advancements and scientific breakthroughs. Your free subscription directly supports our self-funded mission to deliver crucial updates weekly. 💡 Every moment counts! Share now and invite others to amplify this important message! Environmentalists’ worst fears met and […]

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Psychology

Is Religion Dying? Not Everywhere—and Definitely Not for Everyone

You’re sipping your coffee, scrolling headlines. One says religion is on the decline. Another talks about the rise of the “nones.” Maybe you’ve even noticed it in your own life—fewer people at church, less talk of faith at school or work. But hold up. What if the global story of religion isn’t that it’s disappearing—but […]

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Geology

What Happens When You Dig Under a Building?

Remember this scene from Better Call Saul? Gus and associates are thinking big. Can they build a methamphetamine lab–underneath a laundromat? Let’s say you’ve just parked downtown—after circling the block for 20 minutes—and you’re grumbling about how there’s never enough parking. Now imagine a solution: What if we could just add underground space to buildings […]

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