Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the Universe or we are not.
Both are equally terrifying.

— Arthur C. Clarke

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There’s a Missing Human in Misinformation Fixes

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 7:00am

Misinformation solutions target a rational, ethical ideal who doesn’t exist; to combat misinfo, we need to start with a richer concept of the human

Categories: Astronomy

‘Self-Cleaning’ Paint Could Break Down Pollutants on Surfaces and from the Air

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 6:45am

Recycled materials contribute to a potential pollutant-neutralizing paint

Categories: Astronomy

A Widely Used Criminal Justice Algorithm For Assessing Child Pornography Recidivism Is Flawed

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 3:00pm

The CPORT algorithm, commonly used to estimate the risk that a child pornography offender will offend again, hasn’t been validated for use in the U.S.

Categories: Astronomy

Is CBD Safe for Cats and Dogs?

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 8:00am

Although studies are still mixed and products are often inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can help furry patients with arthritis, allergies and anxiety

Categories: Astronomy

Quantum Internet Demonstrations Debut in Three Cities

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 7:00am

It’s a “big deal” to demonstrate entangled quantum networks outside a lab

Categories: Astronomy

Bird Flu Makes Raw Milk Riskier, and Geomagnetic Storms Cause Colorful Skies

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 6:00am

A rare geomagnetic storm lit up skies, eerie AI demonstrations and a cautionary word about raw milk.

Categories: Astronomy

Chemists Chase ‘Clean’ Ammonia to Replace Shipping Fuel

Sun, 05/19/2024 - 9:00am

President Biden’s climate law is funding “green ammonia” projects in hopes of using the chemical to more cleanly power the grid, fuel cargo ships and make fertilizer

Categories: Astronomy