World Mar 11 Why did U.S. bombings cause 'acid rain' to fall in Iran? An atmospheric scientist explains By Gabriel da Silva, The Conversation
Nation Mar 11 Twin lava fountains from Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, has been dazzling residents and visitors for more than year with an on-and-off eruption that periodically sends fountains of lava soaring into the sky. By Jennifer Kelleher, Associated Press
Nation Mar 11 2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, with more storms moving in Several intense supercell thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday, including one supercell responsible for at least four tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service office in Chicago. By Hallie Golden, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press
Mar 06 Watch Exploring the power and mystery of consciousness All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden internal lens through which we view the world, but why do we have this power, and are we the… By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Science Mar 06 Exploring the power and mystery of consciousness All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden internal lens through which we view the world, but why do we have this power, and are we the… By William Brangham
Mar 04 Study finds sea levels are higher than we thought, placing millions more at risk By Seth Borenstein, Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press Climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how high coastal waters already are, a new study said. Continue reading
Mar 03 How to fight AI slop, according to Hany Farid By Amna Nawaz Pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid talks with Amna Nawaz about the dangers of artificial intelligence being deployed irresponsibly, why social media companies prioritize engagement over authenticity and how to sift through what’s real and what’s not. Continue reading
Mar 02 Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks' estate over use of her cancer cells to advance medicine By Brian Witte, Associated Press Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical… Continue reading
Mar 02 Triceratops skeleton 'Trey' to hit auction block as dinosaur prices soar By R.J. Rico, Associated Press A triceratops skeleton that once greeted visitors at a Wyoming museum is heading to an online auction as dinosaur prices keep soaring. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch Can AI companionship cure loneliness – or deepen it? By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert For some, artificial intelligence tools answer questions and make life more efficient. But for others, AI has become a form of companionship – a virtual friend, a therapist, even a romantic partner. Is AI a cure for loneliness? Or is… Continue reading