May 2024

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Science and Technology May 15, 2024

Human brains and fruit fly brains are built similarly – visualizing how helps researchers better understand how both work

by Kristin Scaplen, Bryant University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The human brain contains approximately 87 billion neurons. On average, each of these cells make…

A thermometer in the water representing the heat rise in El Niño

Climate May 15, 2024

Weather risk can move markets months in advance: Stock traders pay attention to these 2 long-range climate forecasts

by Derek Lemoine, University of Arizona, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] To understand how important weather and climate risks are to the economy, watch investors….

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Climate May 15, 2024

Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains

by Charles O. Stanier, University of Iowa; Gregory Carmichael, University of Iowa, and Peter S. Thorne, University of Iowa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Dozens…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science and Technology May 15, 2024

‘Noise’ in the machine: Human differences in judgment lead to problems for AI

by Mayank Kejriwal, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many people understand the concept of bias at some intuitive level. In society,…

Georgia May 15, 2024

Jimmy Carter’s grandson says he believes ailing former president nearing the end

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 14, 2024 The grandson of former President Jimmy Carter provided an update on…

Education May 15, 2024

East Cobb County Council of PTAs names 2024 Margie Hatfield scholarship winners

Pictured from L to R: Jennifer He (Walton), Timy Dang (Sprayberry), Ella Jeffres (Pope), Margie Hatfield, Julia Randall (Lassiter) and Andrew Herrera (Kell). Micheal Garza submitted the following news release:…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 15, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a chihuahua mix, but promise if you adopt me I won’t yap much!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male white/tan chihuahua. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 15, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Pumpkin, and I need a loving home”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Kennesaw May 15, 2024

Kennesaw considering changes to rental ordinances, upgrades to park

By Rebecca Gaunt Changes may be coming for those who operate short-term rentals inside Kennesaw’s city limits, such as those found on Airbnb and VRBO. Kennesaw zoning administrator Darryl Simmons…

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Elections May 15, 2024

Cobb County school board Post 1 candidate Q&A: Scamihorn and Benson

By Rebecca Gaunt Republican Randy Scamihorn, the current board chair, is aiming for a fourth term on the Cobb County Board of Education, but will first have to face Democratic…

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