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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Willful Ignorance or Duty Denied? The Legal Battle Over Election Certification

In a brazen display of defiance against the very foundation of democracy, Robert Froman, a Kalamazoo County Board of Canvassers member, has openly declared his refusal to certify the 2024 presidential election results if they mirror those of the controversial 2020 race. His audacious remarks, which

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Put Your Mind at Ease: Mobile Phones & Brain Cancer - Separating Fact from Fiction

A new review of 28 years of research says hold on! The World Health Organization looked at thousands of studies and found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer. This news is a big relief, especially since we're glued to our phones more than ever. But hold on, there's more to the stor

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Sep 06 2024SCIENCE

Can Fungi Power the Robots of Tomorrow? Exploring the Possibilities (and Perils) of Biohybrid Robotics

Imagine a world where robots are powered not by electricity, but by the very essence of life: fungi. Scientists have made a fascinating leap forward by creating robots controlled by the root-like structures of king oyster mushrooms. These biohybrid robots sense their environment through electrical

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's New Search: Factually Incorrect, But You Can't Escape It

When ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, Google got spooked. Suddenly, AI was all anyone could talk about. Every Google announcement since then has been packed with AI jargon - it's the backbone of their products and the driving force behind their search engine. One issue with ChatGPT and its

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Winter's Coming, But We Can Stop It with Engineered Intelligence

Winter is coming, and not just for Game of Thrones fans. The AI industry is on the brink of a fourth 'AI winter' - a period where faith in artificial intelligence's ability to produce enough tangible value to justify its cost wavers. Research institutes like Goldman Sachs are sounding the alarm wi

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Is Science Under Attack in American Classrooms? A Critical Look at 'Alternative Theories'

For almost a century, the teaching of evolution in public schools has been a hotbed of controversy. While laws banning its instruction have been struck down, a new wave of legislation is attempting to subtly undermine the role of established scientific theories in the classroom. Instead of outrigh

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TV Tech Awards: A Closer Look at This Year's Innovations & Controversies

The TV Academy recently announced the winners of the 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards. Let's take a closer look at these groundbreaking achievements and ponder some thought-provoking questions along the way. First up is Jensen Huang receiving the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achiev

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Decoding the Coding Craze: Which Languages Should YOU Learn?

Learning to code is like unlocking a secret door to the tech world, but with so many languages out there, it can feel overwhelming. This article breaks down the most popular programming languages of 2024, but don't just take it as gospel! Let's dive in and think critically about what this means

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Robots on the Battlefield:Are We Trading Humanity for Efficiency?

Science fiction often paints a picture of military robots as towering, laser-wielding behemoths. But the reality is more subtle, involving drones, AI, and other advanced technologies designed to enhance efficiency and impact on the battlefield. While these advancements offer enticing benefits, suc

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI at The Dallas Morning News: Transparency, Tools, and Tough Questions

The Dallas Morning News has made a clear stance not to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create any published content, emphasizing their commitment to accuracy and fairness in journalism. However, as AI tools rapidly evolve with the potential to generate high-quality original content that may be i

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