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'Expertise' shouldn't be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and society - Micah Altman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Philip N. Cohen, University of Maryland
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Hacking the grid: How digital sabotage turns infrastructure into a weapon -- Saman Zonouz, Georgia Institute of Technology18 hours ago
Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here's how to minimize the risk -- Nicole M. Bennett, Indiana University18 hours ago
Antibiotic resistance could undo a century of medical progress – but four advances are changing the story -- André O. Hudson, Rochester Institute of Technology1 day ago
AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research -- Alessandra Buccella, University at Albany, State University of New York1 day ago
Are there thunderstorms on Mars? A planetary scientist explains the red planet's dry, dusty storms -- Nilton O. Rennó, University of Michigan2 days ago
Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too -- Kelly Lambert, University of Richmond2 days ago
An ultrathin coating for electronics looked like a miracle insulator − but a hidden leak fooled researchers for over a decade -- Mahesh Nepal, Binghamton University, State University of New York2 days ago
Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here's how to build the skill -- JT Torres, Washington and Lee University and Jeff Saerys-Foy, Quinnipiac University6 days ago
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From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space -- Grant Tremblay, Smithsonian Institution7 days ago
Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help -- Emma Marcucci, Smithsonian Institution8 days ago
NASA's Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them -- Daniel Apai, University of Arizona9 days ago
Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper -- Martin Elvis, Smithsonian Institution11 days ago
The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites -- Sven Bilén, Penn State1 month ago
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Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads -- Bruce Schneier, Harvard Kennedy School and Nathan Sanders, Harvard University8 days ago
Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it's happening and what can be done -- Wayne Unger, Quinnipiac University13 days ago
Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here's what's coming next -- Siwei Lyu, University at Buffalo24 days ago
AI agents arrived in 2025 – here's what happened and the challenges ahead in 2026 -- Thomas Şerban von Davier, Carnegie Mellon University21 days ago
ByteDance's agreement to sell TikTok puts app's algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the 'For You' page works and what's to come -- Kelley Cotter, Penn State1 month ago
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Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction -- Habibeh Khoshbouei, University of Florida and Marcelo Febo, University of Florida13 days ago
Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans -- Laura M. MacLatchy, University of Michigan and Lauren Sarringhaus, James Madison University15 days ago
Americans generally like wolves − except when we're reminded of our politics -- Alexander L. Metcalf, University of Montana and Justin Angle, University of Montana15 days ago
Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers -- Jessica C. Thompson, Yale University; Elizabeth Sawchuk, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York), and Jessica Cerezo-Román, University of Oklahoma21 days ago
With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them? -- Alex Jensen, North Carolina State University1 month ago
Why it's so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI – even for AI -- Ambuj Tewari, University of Michigan1 month ago
Hacked phones and Wi-Fi surveillance have replaced Cold War spies and radio waves in the delusions of people with schizophrenia -- Alaina Vandervoort Burns, University of California, Los Angeles1 month ago
Gazing into the mind's eye with mice – how neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly -- Bilal Haider, Georgia Institute of Technology1 month ago
Newly discovered link between traumatic brain injury in children and epigenetic changes could help personalize treatment for recovering kids -- Lacey W. Heinsberg, University of Pittsburgh and Amery Treble-Barna, University of Pittsburgh1 month ago
Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories – experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs -- Eli Elster, University of California, Davis1 month ago
Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges -- Emily Ronay Johnston, University of California, Merced1 month ago
Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can 'rewire' the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments -- Ashley Brandebura, University of Virginia2 months ago
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What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction? -- Jeff Moersch, University of Tennessee10 days ago
Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth? -- Linda Bartoshuk, George Washington University17 days ago
How are dark matter and antimatter different? -- Dipangkar Dutta, Mississippi State University1 month ago
Why can't I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers? -- Steven Lautzenheiser, University of Tennessee1 month ago
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Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026 -- Patrick Jackson, University of Virginia15 days ago
