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/ 7 months agoAlgorithms help people see and correct their biases, study shows
People are better able to see and correct biases in algorithms’ decisions than in their own decisions, even when algorithms are...
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/ 7 months agoWhat are roads made of? A pavement materials engineer explains the science behind the asphalt you drive on
Summer means road construction − but what kind of engineering goes into laying down pavement?
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/ 7 months agoMedicine doesn’t just have ‘conscientious objectors’ − there are ‘conscientious providers,’ too
Medical workers navigate their own moral and religious beliefs, professional standards, the law and the realities of clinical work – which...
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/ 7 months agoBird flu detected in Colorado dairy cattle − a vet explains the risks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
A veterinarian and epidemiologist who studies infectious diseases in dairy cows discusses the outbreak, how cows recover and what the government...
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/ 7 months agoA sex scandal that’s boring the public − and a judge forced to keep Trump focused
A former judge and an expert on political communication dissect the most recent week of Donald Trump’s hush-money trial.
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/ 7 months agoDivesting university endowments: Easier demanded than done
Divestment from Israel may violate state laws – at least for public institutions. Private universities with large endowments may face other...
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/ 7 months agoPolarization may phase out of American politics as younger generations shift into power
Younger generations today agree more on key national issues than older generations do. A time of intense polarization may be ending.
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/ 7 months agoLa Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season – an atmospheric scientist explains this climate phenomenon
After a year of record-breaking global heat with El Niño, will La Niña bring a reprieve? That depends on where you...
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/ 7 months agoWhy US offshore wind energy is struggling – the good, the bad and the opportunity
Two new wind farms began producing power in 2024, but several canceled contracts have left a dark cloud over the industry....
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/ 7 months agoWhy some people receiving federal benefits don’t consider themselves poor − even though poverty rates have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic
Eliminating poverty has not been a major campaign issue during the 2024 presidential campaign.
