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Jan 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ranking All Star Trek Movies: From Worst to Best

Star Trek has always been about exploring new worlds and ideas, and the movies are no different. With the recent release of Star Trek: Section 31 on Paramount+, we thought it was time to look back at all 14 Star Trek films and rank them from worst to best. The quality of these movies varies greatly,

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

The Science Game: Who Wins and Who Loses?

In the world of science, it's not just about the discovery—it's about who profits from it. Journals, the gatekeepers of scientific knowledge, often prioritize their own gains. Authors, who spend countless hours on research, face a harsh reality: they must pay to play. This comes in the form of artic

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Exploring AI's Role in Chemistry: A Look at Large Language Models and Autonomous Agents

Imagine if a computer could help chemists design new molecules, predict their properties, and even plan how to make them in the lab. That's where large language models (LLMs) come into play. These powerful tools are changing the game in chemistry. But what's an LLM? Think of it as a smart assistant

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Why Do Some Folks Trust Scientists Less?

Scientists guide leaders to make smart choices. But recently, people are wondering how much we should trust them. A huge survey in 68 countries asked 71, 922 people about this. The results? Most folks trust scientists and think they should have more say in big decisions. But there are differences be

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Fingerprints: Sibling Similarities & Forensic Clues

Ever wondered if siblings share similar fingerprints? That's what a recent study explored. Scientists compared thumbprints of 72 sibling pairs and 72 non-sibling pairs from 36 families. Using the Jaccard Similarity Index, they found a surprising 69. 44% similarity in thumbprint patterns among siblin

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Jan 21 2025SCIENCE

What Do Psychology and Law Experts Think About Open Science?

Recently, a survey was conducted to understand how researchers in psychology and law view open science. This survey aimed to answer four key questions. First, it explored how these researchers define open science. Second, it delved into their perceptions of open science. Third, it investigated how f

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Jan 21 2025SCIENCE

Attoseconds: The Race to Ultrafast Science

Imagine if we could watch electrons zoom past in real time. Attosecond science is making that possible, with super-fast laser pulses that shine light on matter for billionths of a billionth of a second! This isn't just cool to watch—it could revolutionize how we solve problems, harness solar power,

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Jan 20 2025SCIENCE

Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth: A Modern Day Mission

Imagine if we could turn the clock back and bring extinct animals like the woolly mammoth, dodo, or Tasmanian tiger back to life. That's exactly what Colossal Biosciences, a pioneering company, is aiming to do. Unlike the dinosaurs in "Jurassic Park, " these creatures disappeared much more recently.

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

What's Up with Trump's Science Team?

Imagine you're in a classroom, and the teacher is saying one thing, but the kids sitting at the front are giving you totally different ideas. That's kind of like what's happening with Trump's science advisors. When Trump started his second term, he picked a few experts to help him with science stuf

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

How Political Views Shape Trust in Science Across Europe

Ever wondered how political leanings affect how people trust science? Researchers looked into this across 10 European countries and found some interesting patterns. They discovered that people who vote for populist parties tend to distrust the system and its leaders, which leads them to be skeptical

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