These days, when we talk about climate change, it's not just about the science anymore. Social media has become a hotbed for conspiracy theories related to climate change. A recent study looked at a massive collection of tweets to see how these theories spread and who's behind them. The researchers
For ages, cities have aimed to be safe havens. But traditional methods of using population data often fell short. They overlooked crucial details. Then came big data, filling in those gaps with urban, mobile, and street-level insights. This data helps us spot crime trends and the social and environm
Ever thought about how we decide to believe something? This theory breaks it down. See, when we believe an event will happen, we either go all in or not at all. No halfway beliefs here! If we decide to believe it, we get a confidence level, let's call it 'c', between 0 and 1. The higher 'c', the mor
Hey there! Ever wondered why economists always seem to have an opinion on politics? Well, here's something cool: economics and politics are like two sides of the same coin. You can't have one without the other. Let's dive in! First, let's debunk a myth: economists don't just talk money and numbers.
Theoretical physicist Julian Schwinger was a big deal in the world of science. He helped shape modern quantum mechanics. On February 12, 2018, Harvard University held a special event called "The Memories of Julian" to mark 100 years since his birth. It's pretty impressive that even a century after h
Today, Americans are casting their votes to decide the next leaders. While there might be some bumps in the road like long lines or weather issues, experts say these are normal and won’t affect the election’s security. In fact, most voters find it easy to vote. Yet, some people still worry about fra
Kristin Cavallari sure stirred up some buzz recently by suggesting that Britney Spears and Kanye West are clones. You might be wondering what happened next? Well, Kristin spilled the tea on her podcast, and it turns out Britney's team wasn't too happy. They reached out to Kristin, asking for her num
If we ever meet extraterrestrials, scientists say we should keep our mouths shut. A recent study used game theory to figure out the best way to communicate with alien life. They found that saying less is better because it increases the chances that aliens will think we're similar to them and coopera
In a recent rally at Madison Square Garden, former President Donald Trump and other Republican speakers made some alarming claims. They talked about taking down the "deep state, " getting rid of "globalists, " and exposing fake news. The Great Replacement conspiracy theory, once found only in extrem
Imagine finding out a popular social media persona known for spreading election conspiracy theories isn't who they claim to be. 'Black Insurrectionist' grabbed attention with intriguing claims. But surprise, surprise! This influencer isn't Black—they're white, hailing from upstate New York. Let's di
