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Does using AI dumb you down?
A recent study shows that people using AI to write for them experience some negative cognitive effects. Why? Because there's something special about …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The transformation of Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas was known as a funky, liberal haven in a deep red state. Now, there’s big tech money pouring in and huge growth. How has life changed t…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
How should American colleges measure merit?
The Trump Administration ordered universities to turn over data to prove they're not considering race in admissions. But education expert Richard Kah…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The ‘Godfather of AI’ says we can’t afford to get it wrong
Geoffrey Hinton is one of the world’s biggest minds in artificial intelligence. He won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Where does he think AI is hea…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
How YouTube transformed our world
YouTube turns 20 this year. The platform now hosts 20 billion videos, and lets basically anyone, anywhere on Earth, create, share and watch. How has …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The music of Christmas in 16th-century Spain
Acclaimed vocal ensemble Blue Heron performs a celebration of Christmas in 16th century Spain, from mystical motets to vivacious villancicos. The gro…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Gen Z says 'hotties need hobbies'
Sewing, scrapbooking, sports clubs. Many Gen Z’ers are taking up real-world hobbies as an antidote to doomscrolling. Why hobbies make us happy — and …
4 months ago
Have we taken therapy culture too far?
A growing number of young people say their mental health diagnosis is an important part of their identity. But by medicalizing imperfection – could y…
4 months ago
What's lost when churches close
An estimated 15,000 churches in the U.S. are likely to close in the next few years. Churches are more than places of worship – they are community cen…
4 months ago
Why giving can feel so good
The holidays are all about giving, whether it's presents, donations or volunteer work. What's causing the warm glow you feel when you give someone a …
4 months ago