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Science and Technology February 18, 2025

Cutting funding for science can have consequences for the economy, US technological competitiveness

by Chris Impey, University of Arizona, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] America has already lost its global competitive edge in science, and funding cuts proposed…

Science and Technology

Address science misinformation not by repeating the facts, but by building conversation and community

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Science and Technology

Evolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted

Science and Technology

How much does scientific progress cost? Without government dollars for research infrastructure, breakthroughs become improbable

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Psychology

Decluttering can be stressful − a clinical psychologist explains how personal values can make it easier

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Science and Technology

AI datasets have human values blind spots − new research

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Science and Technology

Fake papers are contaminating the world’s scientific literature, fueling a corrupt industry and slowing legitimate lifesaving medical research

Science and Technology

Problematic Paper Screener: Trawling for fraud in the scientific literature

Psychology

Understanding paranormal beliefs and conspiracy theories isn’t just about misinformation – this course unpacks the history

Science and Technology January 9, 2025

Tech law in 2025: a look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation under the new Trump administration

by Sylvia Lu, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Artificial intelligence harms, problematic social media content, data privacy violations – the issues are…

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Education February 22, 2025

Kennesaw State researcher earns American Heart Association award for innovative study on heart disease diagnostics

PHOTO: Chen Zhao (credit: Darnell Wilburn/KSU) [This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University researcher Chen Zhao has earned…

Business February 22, 2025

38 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County over past week

Here are the 38 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Climate and Weather February 22, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, February 22, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds here in Cobb County on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with a high near 53 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Marietta February 22, 2025

Marietta, Keep Marietta Beautiful, to host free document shredding

It’s that time of year before Tax Day when we need to dispose of stacks of no longer needed records, but we want to do it in a way that…

Cobb County February 22, 2025

Cobb’s Drug Treatment Court designated an All Rise Mentor Court

The Cobb County Drug Treatment Court was designated an All Rise Mentor Court. According to a news release from Cobb County, its Drug Treatment Court was one of ten selected…

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Science and Technology

Cutting funding for science can have consequences for the economy, US technological competitiveness

Address science misinformation not by repeating the facts, but by building conversation and community

Evolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted

How much does scientific progress cost? Without government dollars for research infrastructure, breakthroughs become improbable

Decluttering can be stressful − a clinical psychologist explains how personal values can make it easier

AI datasets have human values blind spots − new research

Fake papers are contaminating the world’s scientific literature, fueling a corrupt industry and slowing legitimate lifesaving medical research

Problematic Paper Screener: Trawling for fraud in the scientific literature

Understanding paranormal beliefs and conspiracy theories isn’t just about misinformation – this course unpacks the history

Tech law in 2025: a look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation under the new Trump administration