Scientists are studying dunes in California deserts to better understand similar formations across the solar system
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Dune patterns in California desert hold clues that help researchers map Mars’ shifting sands
Understanding the similarities and differences of the deserts on Earth and Mars will help space travelers survive future missions to the red planet.
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If you get migraines when the weather changes, you’re not imagining it. A neurologist breaks down why it happens — and how to weather-proof your brain:
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How weather changes cause migraines – a neurologist explains the triggers and what you can do to ease the pain
Storm systems, heat waves, bright sunlight, even lightning – for millions of people, weather changes can bring on painful headaches.
Trump’s new tax law offers a $1,000 charitable deduction for everyone, not just those who itemize deductions — but will it actually boost giving? Economists say history suggests… probably not. Here's what it means for donors, nonprofits, and schools:
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Trump’s ‘big’ bill gives millions of taxpayers a new charitable tax break, but whether it will help nonprofits is unclear
A new broadly available tax break of up to $1,000 will become available for those giving to a charity if they file on their own. Couples filing joi...
Exercising in wildlife smoke can impair blood vessel and nervous system function, even in healthy people. We had an exercise scientist explain how fine particles from smoke enter your bloodstream, trigger inflammation and raise long-term #health risks:
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Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk
Factors like your health status and how hard you exercise can help gauge the risk of wildfire smoke exposure.
What happens when federal research funding dries up? CU Boulder’s vice chancellor for research offers a case study: their university has already lost $30 million — and more cuts could gut critical programs in wildfire research, aerospace and quantum technology.
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How slashing university research grants impacts Colorado’s economy and national innovation – a CU Boulder administrator explains
Federal funding cuts in the billions have impacted dozens of universities in the US.
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Scientists have followed unwritten guidelines for their conduct for hundreds of years. These norms aren’t enforced by any law, but they act as guiding principles for science and reasons it should be trusted. The author of a book on how science works lists out the 6 principles, from universalism to humility.
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Scientific norms shape the behavior of researchers working for the greater good
While rarely explicitly taught to scientists in training, a set of common values guides science in the quest to advance knowledge while being ethic...
Georgia Tech’s “Art and Generative AI” course explores #AI's inner workings while teaching students to think like artists, preparing them to tackle 21st century engineering challenges ethically.
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AI and art collide in this engineering course that puts human creativity first
An engineering professor teaches students to harness AI’s flaws for creative expression.
A deadly heat wave in 2021 killed 19 people in Spokane, Washington. The city was awarded $19.9M by the EPA to prepare for future heat waves, but the grant was abruptly terminated. Now Spokane and 350 other communities are left scrambling to adapt to #climatechange.
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My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants
The administration said the grants were ‘no longer consistent with EPA funding priorities.’ Spokane, which has faced deadly heat waves in easte...
#Anime offers more than entertainment - it's a window into complex religious and philosophical ideas. A new course at Coastal Carolina University explores how popular series like "Demon Slayer" tackle questions of ethics and belief:
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Exploring questions of meaning, ethics and belief through Japanese anime
Anime characters often face challenges that connect to long-standing Buddhist and Shintō teachings. In this course, students look closely at what ...
Trump administration's polygraph campaign against leakers is unlikely to succeed, according to a former CIA officer. Aggressive use of lie detectors may divert resources from national security priorities.
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Trump administration’s lie detector campaign against leakers is unlikely to succeed and could divert energy from national security priorities
Historically, the aggressive use of polygraphs in government is associated with weakening morale and diminished information flow.