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What the History of Math Can Teach Us about the Future of AI
Doomsayers say it will put us all out of work, but experience suggests otherwise
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Trump Budget Cuts Could Cause Hundreds of Plant Extinctions in Hawaii
The “extinction capital of the world” could start losing unique plant species in as little as a month if funding disappears
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Enough with the "Duck-Billed Dinosaurs"
Those duck-billed dinosaurs weren’t duck-billed
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Here's Why the Government Should Fund "Gee-Whiz" Science
It can lead to useful technology, but the real reason is that it inspires people—and your representatives in Congress need to hear that
Physics Inferno
A poem describes what could happen to those who don’t follow the metaphorical equivalents of nature's most basic laws
How the Word "but" Could Save the World
It makes narratives more compelling—and if those narratives help the public appreciate science, that's a very good thing
How to Foster Diversity in Science through Storytelling
Men’s scientific stories receive greater coverage in media whereas women’s contributions to progress are notoriously absent
Review of The Hope Circuit: A Psychologist's Journey from Helplessness to Optimism
The Hope Circuit is a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning more about the history of psychology and the personality of one of the most prominent psychologists of all time
The Limits of Big Data in Medical Research
It could help large institutions reach new insights into disease—but also make it harder for small labs with original ideas to compete for grants
It's Time for the USA Science & Engineering Festival
With thousands of exhibits and dozens of live shows, it would be a challenge for anyone to walk away uninspired
Physicians, Depression and Burnout
When I applied for medical school, I knew I was signing up for hard work—but I had not expected this
Why Aren't There More Women Leaders in Science?
One major factor is the significant gender inequity that exists in the recruitment, promotion and retention of female faculty and staff scientists
The Bat Signal in a Thunder Egg for Your Easter Fools' Day
April Fools' Day falls on Easter this year, which gives us the perfect opportunity to check out a rock that looks like an egg and can fool you into thinking it's nothing special—until you look inside!
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