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Map showing regions in Europe and North Africa. Two parts labeled 'a' and 'b' highlight areas with IQ deficit contours. Several crosses are marked on the map.
The Roman Empire at one point emitted roughly 3,600 tons of lead dust per year, causing “widespread cognitive decline.”
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From anger to awe: How one woman overcame “debilitating trauma” to conquer a near-impossible 53-hour swim at 64.
A dense star field with various galaxies and cosmic bodies scattered, showcasing a vibrant and colorful view of space. Among them, an isolated galaxy grows in brilliance, capturing the imagination with its distant allure.
Scientists just viewed one of the tiniest, most isolated, lowest-mass galaxies ever found with JWST. Despite all odds, it's still growing.
Person sleeping with EEG cap and sensors on face, covered with a purple blanket.
"The amount of interest is enormous," says anesthesiologist Boris Heifets. "People are dropping in and coming out of the woodwork, trying to understand how to do this."
An open magazine displays a snapshot of AI efficiency: on the left page, a person types diligently on a laptop, while the right page showcases an abstract blue and white digital design, symbolizing the seamless integration of technology and human creativity.
Philosopher and author Christopher DiCarlo outlines the key areas where AI continues to reshape the labor landscape.
Open book on a grid background, left page with a blue sticky note saying "You can do it!!", while the right page features an orange-tinted photo of a woman resting her chin on her hand. Remember to be genuine and avoid carewashing in your motivations.
Your teams need authentic caregiving, not an insincere plan to merely check all of the well-being boxes.
A group of satellite dishes under a starry sky, capturing celestial signals from star birth.
New telescopes, radio dishes, and gravitational wave detectors are needed for next-generation science. Will the USA lead the way?