Category Archives: STEM News
How the Psychology of Silicon Valley Contributed to a Bank Collapse
Venture capitalists and start-ups don’t mind losing money, but dealing with a bank run is a whole different story Continue reading
How the Psychology of Silicon Valley Contributed to a Bank Collapse
Venture capitalists and start-ups don’t mind losing money, but dealing with a bank run is a whole different story Continue reading
New Evidence Supports Animal Origin of COVID Virus through Raccoon Dogs
Genetic sequences show evidence of raccoon dogs and other animals at the Wuhan market sites where SARS-CoV-2 was found in early 2020, adding to evidence of a natural spillover event Continue reading
New Evidence Supports Animal Origin of COVID Virus through Raccoon Dogs
Genetic sequences show evidence of raccoon dogs and other animals at the Wuhan market sites where SARS-CoV-2 was found in early 2020, adding to evidence of a natural spillover event Continue reading
What High-Tech Prizes Does the Downed U.S. Drone Hold? Russia Really Wants to Know
An MQ-9 Reaper drone is sitting at the bottom of the Black Sea. Will the U.S. or Russia recover it? Continue reading
What High-Tech Prizes Does the Downed U.S. Drone Hold? Russia Really Wants to Know
An MQ-9 Reaper drone is sitting at the bottom of the Black Sea. Will the U.S. or Russia recover it? Continue reading
Rare, Dust-Shrouded Dying Star Revealed in New JWST Image
Before exploding as supernovae, massive Wolf-Rayet stars spew gas and dust into space, seeding the formation of future stellar and planetary systems Continue reading
Rare, Dust-Shrouded Dying Star Revealed in New JWST Image
Before exploding as supernovae, massive Wolf-Rayet stars spew gas and dust into space, seeding the formation of future stellar and planetary systems Continue reading
We Need New Warning Systems to Save Lives during Climate Disasters
Satellites that can better predict extreme weather and location-based text messaging systems can warn at-risk communities of storms and other climate-related threats to help save lives, the U.N. says Continue reading
Are We Running Out of ID Numbers?
There’s a finite quantity of phone numbers and other forms of identification. But don’t panic yet! Find out how we can stay connected. Continue reading
We Need New Warning Systems to Save Lives during Climate Disasters
Satellites that can better predict extreme weather and location-based text messaging systems can warn at-risk communities of storms and other climate-related threats to help save lives, the U.N. says Continue reading
Three Easy Ways to Make AI Chatbots Safer
The tech industry is rushing headlong into the chatbot gold rush; we need prompt, focused regulation that keeps pace Continue reading
Three Easy Ways to Make AI Chatbots Safer
The tech industry is rushing headlong into the chatbot gold rush; we need prompt, focused regulation that keeps pace Continue reading
Here’s the Real Story behind the Massive ‘Blob’ of Seaweed Heading toward Florida
Florida beaches are already receiving hefty batches of brown seaweed, kicking off a year that could break records Continue reading
Here’s the Real Story behind the Massive ‘Blob’ of Seaweed Heading toward Florida
Florida beaches are already receiving hefty batches of brown seaweed, kicking off a year that could break records Continue reading
Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts Stirred Up Toxic Sediment
The Nord Stream pipeline explosions happened in a dumping ground for chemical warfare, but other contaminants proved most toxic to marine life Continue reading
Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts Stirred Up Toxic Sediment
The Nord Stream pipeline explosions happened in a dumping ground for chemical warfare, but other contaminants proved most toxic to marine life Continue reading
Volcanoes on Venus? ‘Striking’ Finding Hints at Modern-Day Activity
The discovery highlights a need for future missions after NASA puts one on hold Continue reading
Volcanoes on Venus? ‘Striking’ Finding Hints at Modern-Day Activity
The discovery highlights a need for future missions after NASA puts one on hold Continue reading
What Is Cold Fusion? Is It Possible?
The search for the long-discredited cold fusion energy source may be catching its second wind, though questions remain about its legitimacy. Continue reading
AI Can Re-create What You See from a Brain Scan
Image-generating AI is getting better at re-creating what people are looking at from their fMRI data. But this isn’t mind reading—yet Continue reading
AI Can Re-create What You See from a Brain Scan
Image-generating AI is getting better at re-creating what people are looking at from their fMRI data. But this isn’t mind reading—yet Continue reading
How Researchers are Using AI to Talk to Animals
The burgeoning field of "digital bioacoustics" is helping us understand animals like never before. Continue reading
Where Did the Nabataeans Come From?
The origin story of the Nabataeans remains a mystery to many. Learn what experts have theorized about their history and culture. Continue reading
Waste in Space: Is Sending Trash Into The Beyond An Option?
Let’s face it, humans create a lot of garbage. What happens if we run out of room for it here on Earth? Continue reading
Texas Weakens Climate Science Education Guidelines
Texas education officials adopted changes to internal guidance on textbooks that could steer schools to buy books that misinform students about global warming Continue reading
4 Robots That Look Like Humans
Robots that look like humans can walk, talk and even appear to show emotions. Meet the most human-like robots that have come creepily close to crossing the uncanny valley. Continue reading
What the New GPT-4 AI Can Do
OpenAI just released an updated version of its text-generating artificial intelligence program. Here’s how GPT-4 improves on its predecessor Continue reading
The Little-Known Origin Story behind the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics
In 1949 physicist Chien-Shiung Wu devised an experiment that documented evidence of entanglement. Her findings have been hidden in plain sight for more than 70 years Continue reading
What the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Means for Science Start-ups
Bailouts mean customers’ deposits are safe, but the Silicon Valley Bank’s demise has sparked concern about future investment in small tech companies Continue reading