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How a New AI Model Helps Volcanic History Rise from the Ashes
Volcano detectives use artificial intelligence to sleuth out ancient secrets in Alaska.
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1 year, 10 months ago
Do Sperm Whales Have Culture?
These marine mammals are very hard to observe, but in the past two decades the roughly 20 or so people in the world who study sperm whales have found…
1 year, 10 months ago
Measles Is Back, and That’s Scary
Today we’re going to look at how measles—a disease that was practically eliminated in the U.S.—has resurged in recent months, because people basicall…
1 year, 11 months ago
Did the Eclipse Give You the Amateur Astronomy Bug? Here’s How to Get Started
Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is a professional astronomer—with a passion for amateur astrophotography—and she's here to offer tips and tricks for wan…
1 year, 11 months ago
A Veteran Eclipse Chaser Explains the Thrill of Totality
The feeling of a total solar eclipse is intense, and the sights, sensations and emotions can overwhelm you even if you think you know what's coming. …
1 year, 11 months ago
Three Times Eclipses Eclipsed Previous Science
From the discovery of new elements to the testing of novel theories of gravity, solar eclipses have helped spark scientific progress for centuries.
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1 year, 11 months ago
Humans Find Total Eclipses Startling. What About a Komodo Dragon?
Eclipses can affect animals, and biologists are preparing to see what happens during totality on April 8.
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1 year, 11 months ago
Inside the Race to Protect Artists from Artificial Intelligence
AI-generated art is creating new ethical issues—and competition—for digital artists. Nightshade and Glaze are two tools helping creators fight back.
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1 year, 11 months ago
The Tale of the Snail Slime Wrangler
Mucus is a miracle of evolution, and some researchers are trying to re-create what nature makes naturally.
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1 year, 11 months ago
Mucus Saves Your Life Every Day
The slimy substance is so powerful that doctors once made hog stomach mucus milkshakes to treat ulcers.
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1 year, 11 months ago