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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In South Korea, the elderly population faces particularly high rates of suicide, making it a significant public health concern. To tackle this issue, researchers are exploring innovative ways to predict and understand suicidal thoughts among older individuals. A recent study has utilized advanced machine learning techniques to identify key factors contributing to suicidal ideation, aiming […]
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