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New Microbe Found in Space

June 5, 2025June 2, 2025Leave a Comment on New Microbe Found in Space

A new microbe discovered on China’s Tiangong space station may have adapted to survive in space, challenging our views on life beyond Earth.

adaptation, microbe, space station, Tiangong

Telepathy Tapes: The Pseudoscience Exposed

June 4, 2025June 2, 2025Leave a Comment on Telepathy Tapes: The Pseudoscience Exposed

Janyce Boynton critiques the pseudoscience of facilitated communication, exposing its reliance on magical thinking and special pleading. This discussion highlights the dangers of misleading claims and the importance of scientific rigor.

facilitated communication, Janyce Boynton, pseudoscience, science communication, telepathy

Personalized Medicine Takes a Leap

June 3, 2025May 30, 2025Leave a Comment on Personalized Medicine Takes a Leap

A groundbreaking case report reveals a new personalized CRISPR gene editing therapy that could transform the treatment of rare genetic conditions.

CRISPR, gene editing, genetic disorders, personalized therapy

Powering the Future Wirelessly

May 29, 2025May 26, 2025Leave a Comment on Powering the Future Wirelessly

Wireless power transmission is taking a significant step forward, moving from experimental setups to real-world applications. DARPA recently demonstrated an impressive 800-watt transmission that broke the distance record for optical energy transfer.

DARPA, energy delivery, optical energy transfer, wireless power transmission

Voyager 1 Thrusters Come Back

May 27, 2025May 26, 2025Leave a Comment on Voyager 1 Thrusters Come Back

NASA has successfully revived thrusters on Voyager 1, a nearly 50-year-old spacecraft, showcasing remarkable ingenuity and extending its mission in space exploration.

NASA, space exploration, thrusters, Voyager 1

Machines Targeting Individuals

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025Leave a Comment on Machines Targeting Individuals

Recent research shows that large language models (LLMs) are outperforming humans in online debates by effectively using personal information about their opponents.

disinformation, Large language models, Misinformation, online debates, personal information

Texting vs. Talking: Why In-Person Matters More Than Ever

May 23, 2025May 20, 2025Leave a Comment on Texting vs. Talking: Why In-Person Matters More Than Ever

Explore how teens are shifting from texting to in-person connections, and why it’s essential for parents to engage in these conversations about privacy and communication.

communication, in-person, privacy, Teens, texting

Trust: The Backbone of Society

May 22, 2025May 20, 2025Leave a Comment on Trust: The Backbone of Society

Trust is vital for society’s function, especially in institutions like healthcare. Understanding its role can help us build stronger relationships and ensure accountability.

accountability, experts, institutions, medicine, trust

Watch Seth Andrews on WeCanReason 2025

May 22, 2025May 23, 2025Leave a Comment on Watch Seth Andrews on WeCanReason 2025

In our critical cultural moment, protest is patriotism. Yet is there any reason to hope that democracy and decency might still prevail?

Seth Andrews, WeCanReason Conference

Is AI Dumbing Down Science?

May 21, 2025May 20, 2025Leave a Comment on Is AI Dumbing Down Science?

A new report warns that the quality of scientific research is threatened by low-quality AI-generated papers, raising concerns about the future of knowledge in academia.

AI research, language models, low-quality papers, scientific integrity

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