There’s a major difference between humans and current artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities: common sense. According to a new visionary paper by Walid Saad, professor in the College of Engineering and the Next-G Wireless Lead at the Virginia…
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Adopting zero-emission trucks and buses could save lives, prevent asthma
Guided by the lived experiences of community partners, Northwestern University scientists have simulated the effects of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption on future air quality for the greater Chicago area.
The results were published today…
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Building a safer future: Strengthen Haiti’s earthquake resilience
Over the past two decades, Haiti has endured the devastation of two catastrophic earthquakes — first in 2010 and again in 2021. Each disaster left behind widespread destruction: buildings reduced to rubble, entire communities displaced and an…
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Conservation efforts analysis reveals which actions are most helpful for endangered species status
Targeted conservation actions are essential to prevent wildlife extinctions, but more efforts are needed to fully recover biodiversity, according to a study published March 18 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Ashley Simkins of the…
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New fossil discovery reveals how volcanic deposits can preserve the microscopic details of animal tissues
An analysis of a 30,000-year-old fossil vulture from Central Italy has revealed for the first time that volcanic rock can preserve microscopic details in feathers — the first ever record of such a preservation.
An international team, led by Dr…
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The New Cancer Theory That Could Change Everything We Know
In a recent essay, scientists challenge the prevailing genetic-focused model of cancer, advocating for a shift towards more holistic views that include non-genetic factors in cancer development. They criticize the inconsistencies in current…
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Miocene-Period Freshwater Fish Had Opportunistic Benthopelagic Diet
Paleontologists from the Australian Museum Research Institute, the University of New South Wales, the University of Canberra and CSIRO have described a new species of osmeriform fish from the fossilized remains found in New South Wales,…
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Searching for Extraterrestrial Life on Hycean Worlds
What can methyl halides, which are gases that consist of one carbon and three hydrogen atoms while being attached to a halogen atom, help scientists identify life beyond Earth? This is what a recent study…
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How to Protect Your Cats (and Backyard Chickens) From Bird Flu
For cats who enjoy spending time outside, Feah says that leashed walks are a good option. She also encourages cat owners to consider constructing secure catios or enclosed and covered outdoor areas, to allow the animals to still get fresh air…
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New baby pictures of the universe deepen a cosmic mystery
The clearest pictures yet of the newborn cosmos strengthen the prevailing model of the universe but deepen a mystery about its expansion rate.
Measurements of this rate, known as the Hubble constant, have produced conflicting…
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