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Now that AI systems can generate realistic images and convincing prose, are creative and knowledge workers endangered or poised for productivity gains? A panel of experts says it’s not so clear-cut.
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Dendrobium orchids are familiar to most people in bouquets, but they are in high demand in China for use in traditional medicines. Can Beijing find ways to grow these threatened plants sustainably?
Digital technologies like drones are being heavily promoted to address the threats of climate change and biodiversity loss.
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Peru now has its sixth president in just five years. An expert on Latin American politics explores the country’s political instability and what happens next.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation has worked when medication and other therapies have not.
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Patients who undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation say it’s painless, with few to no side effects. The treatment isn’t yet widely accessible, but for those who use it, the effects can be profound.
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Sekelompok tuna sirip kuning berenang lepas di pantai Italia. Seperti semua ikan, mereka tidur, tetapi tidak seperti tidur manusia.
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About 9% of homeowner property claims nationwide are filed in Florida, yet 79% of lawsuits related to property claims are filed there.
A large group of yellowfin tuna swimming off the coast of Italy. Like all fish, they sleep, but it’s not like human sleep.
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Why is it so difficult to swat a fly? A team of insect experts explains how a fly’s sophisticated vision allows it to quickly react to visual cues.
Berkeliaran di lautan purba ribuan tahun yang lalu, hiu megalodon mengeluarkan isi perut mangsanya dengan rahang selebar 10 kaki.
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Sebuah pemandangan yang menakutkan di perairan kuno, hiu megalodon pernah menjadi makhluk yang paling ditakuti di laut.
A Ukrainian war crimes investigator photographs the aftermath of a Russian missile attack in Zatoka, Ukraine, on July 26, 2022.
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Other recent conflicts that resulted in war crimes allegations help explain how complex it will be to gather evidence of war crimes in Ukraine – and provide answers for families of victims of the war.
Introductory science classes typically require students to memorize facts, rather than teaching them the basis of scientific thinking.
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Kindergartners who are relatively younger than their classroom peers are at risk for doing less well in school. A clinical psychologist explains how to reduce those problems.
Roaming the ancient seas eons ago, the megalodon shark eviscerated its prey with jaws that were 10 feet wide.
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The US is convening Latin American countries in Los Angeles this week to discuss major regional issues. An expert explains 3 key things to know about one top concern – migration.
Children with ADHD struggle academically.
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