Research that combined archaeology, history and ecology provides a nuanced understanding of the past that could help conservationists better plan for the future.
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What causes the powerful winds that fuel dust storms, wildfires and blizzards? A weather scientist explains Science + Tech – The Conversation
One long line of powerful winds can whip up dust storms, spread wildfires, spin up tornadoes and fuel blizzards – all at the same time across different states.
Digital imperialism: How US social media firms are using American law to challenge global tech regulation Science + Tech – The Conversation
Trump Media and Rumble joining X in legal fight against the Brazilian Supreme Court marks a new era of deregulation pushes.
Cuts to research into inequality, disparities and other DEIA topics harm science Science + Tech – The Conversation
From HIV treatments to school desegregation, research into topics now considered DEIA have benefited Americans throughout history.
Helper bots in online communities diminish human interaction Science + Tech – The Conversation
Bots that reply to online posts can help people connect with each other, but at the same time they also interfere with people communicating with each other.
What are AI hallucinations? Why AIs sometimes make things up Science + Tech – The Conversation
When AI systems try to bridge gaps in their training data, the results can be wildly off the mark: fabrications and non sequiturs researchers call hallucinations.
Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers Health – The Conversation
Communities with unstable housing, food deserts and less access to health care contribute to the problem.
How many types of insects are there in the world? Science + Tech – The Conversation
The number of insect species is mind-boggling – and they are a critical part of the environment.
Genomic sequencing reveals previously unknown genes that make microbes resistant to drugs and hard to kill Science + Tech – The Conversation
Scientists have described antimicrobial resistance as an overlooked pandemic. Improving surveillance can help prevent deadly outbreaks.
Rethinking repression − why memory researchers reject the idea of recovered memories of trauma Science + Tech – The Conversation
Sigmund Freud originally developed the idea of repression and actually revised his definition later in life.