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Science and Technology February 17, 2025

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

by Daniel Brady Mills, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich; Jason Wright, Penn State, and Jennifer L. Macalady, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A…

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Science and Technology February 13, 2025

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

by Aliasger K. Salem, University of Iowa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Biomedical research in the U.S. is world-class in part because of a long-standing…

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Psychology February 12, 2025

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

by Mary E. Dozier, Mississippi State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] I recently helped my mom sort through boxes she inherited when my grandparents…

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

Science and Technology February 7, 2025

AI datasets have human values blind spots − new research

by Ike Obi, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] My colleagues and I at Purdue University have uncovered a significant imbalance in the human…

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Science and Technology January 30, 2025

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

by Frederik Joelving, Retraction Watch; Cyril Labbé, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), and Guillaume Cabanac, Institut de Recherche en Informatique de Toulouse, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with…

Science and Technology January 30, 2025

Problematic Paper Screener: Trawling for fraud in the scientific literature

by Guillaume Cabanac, Institut de Recherche en Informatique de Toulouse; Cyril Labbé, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), and Frederik Joelving, Retraction Watch, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with…

Psychology January 29, 2025

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

by Jeb Card, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching….

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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Science and Technology January 6, 2025

Can science be both open and secure? Nations grapple with tightening research security as China’s dominance grows

by Caroline Wagner, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Amid heightened tensions between the United States and China, the two countries signed…

Science and Technology January 3, 2025

Selling fear: Marketing for cybersecurity products often leaves consumers less secure

by Doug Jacobson, Iowa State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have likely seen multiple ads for products and services designed to make you…

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