How AI Accidentally Learned Ecology by Playing StarCraft
A video game about battling aliens could help ecologists study life on Earth. ...read more
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Pollinators Are in Trouble. Here’s How Transforming Your Lawn Into a Native Wildflower Habitat Can Help
Biologists are recruiting everyday gardeners to save pollinators, with a little help from a smartphone app. ...read more
Could Carbon Capture Technology Help the U.S. Meet Climate Change Commitments?
The tech for capturing carbon dioxide is old. But it requires political will and money to implement these methods to curb greenhouse gas emissions. ...read more
In a World of Endless Choices, Why Is Decision-Making So Tiring?
Decision-making uses mental energy that eventually runs out. The more decisions you make, the more depleted you become. While decision fatigue impacts everyone, experts say it's possible to strengthen your ability to decide. ...read more
Who Are the Fastest Animals in the World — and Why?
The secret is all in the muscles. But if that’s true, why can’t the biggest, strong animals run the fastest? ...read more
How Close Are We to a Cure for HIV?
Promising new research may soon help treat, and one day cure, the chronic disease. ...read more
Can We All Agree That the False Consensus Effect Is Fascinating — and Weird?
How many people share your opinions and beliefs? Maybe not as many as you think. ...read more
Yes, Skies Sometimes Really Turn Green Before Tornadoes
But not always — so make sure you're relying on official warnings about potential twisters ...read more
How to Start Birdwatching in Your City
As the pandemic stretches on, there's renewed interest in connecting with nature. Experts share advice on finding some feathered friends. ...read more
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