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A Thriving Ecosystem Discovered Beneath a Giant Iceberg

So far, scientists have been able to explore only about 5% of the world’s oceans. One can only imagine what lies beneath the cold darkness of the unexplored waters. Researchers got a chance to change the number ever so slightly… Read More

The Hedgehog

You have likely heard of Sonic the Hedgehog. You know, the little blue guy that collects coins and travels through different worlds? Well, the mammal is equally as interesting as the Sonic video game is fun. Known for their spiky… Read More

The AI Trap in Higher Ed

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) language model that generates human-like responses, currently serves about 400 million people weekly, but that number will probably drop once schools let out for the summer. That’s because nearly 90% of students have reportedly admitted… Read More

Dutch Scientists Create a Robot Powered by Air

A group of Dutch scientists at the AMOLF Institute in Amsterdam discovered a way to build a robot that is operated by air rather than computer software or firmware. The robot does not receive commands and has no “brain” or… Read More

Giraffe – The Tallest Living Land Animal

A giraffe is a hoofed mammal with a remarkably long neck. The animal lives in the open woodlands and savannahs throughout Africa. There are several different species of giraffe, each with its distinctive outer coat. It has a long, black… Read More

Overwatch – AI Goes Undercover for Cops Online

Police departments near the US-Mexico border have discovered a new way to find and fight crime. They’re paying a company to help them launch fake online profiles powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These AI-generated bots can cruise the internet and… Read More

Ferrets – Playful and Fun-Loving Animals

Ferrets are energetic, playful, and fun-loving animals. It is common for them to be domesticated and kept as pets. They can even be trained to do tricks like a dog. In some states, like California, it is illegal to own… Read More

Electric Eels – Shocking Details

Electric eels are odd creatures that live primarily in the fresh waters of South America. Though they are often classified as eels, the genetics of electric eels are more closely related to that of carps or catfish. They are nocturnal… Read More

Political Extremism and the Brain

Why do we see more examples of political extremism from those on the political left than the right? What makes so-called liberals more prone to violence than conservatives? President Donald Trump has been called by so many Americans who oppose… Read More

Scientists Bring Back the Dire Wolf After Nearly 13,000 Years

After nearly 13,000 years of extinction, scientists have found a way to de-extinct the exceptional dire wolf. By using ancient, preserved dire wolf DNA and combining it with that of the existing gray wolf, Colossal Biosciences has successfully brought an… Read More

Neuralink — Brain Implant Helps the Blind See

Elon Musk has made a startling announcement. Neuralink, a technology company developed by the world-renowned brainiac, is forging ahead. “We’re hoping later this year to do our first device implant for humans,” Musk explained, “enabling someone who is completely blind… Read More

The Donkey – Intelligent Yet Stubborn Animal

A donkey (also known as burro or ass) is an adorable and loyal mammal that lives all around the world. Donkeys are intelligent animals, and they provide many services to humans such as transportation, farm protection, herding, and pets. There… Read More