Former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard, now aligned with Republicans, has a peculiar history of cozying up to authoritarian leaders and dismissing valuable intelligence. Recently, Donald Trump considered her for the director of national intelligence, a role that demands objectivity a
Lately, people have been questioning scientific facts, especially when it comes to COVID, climate change, and conspiracy theories. This raises important questions: What is knowledge? How do we know what we believe? Social epistemology, which studies how we know and believe things, helps us understan
Ever dreamed of linking sports and puzzles? The New York Times has just the thing for you – their latest game, Connections: Sports Edition! This new version is currently in beta, which means the publication is testing the waters to see if it sparks interest. You can dive in free of charge for a few
Want to explore the rich history of local tribes? The Human Rights Education Institute is throwing a special event called "Native American Heritage Day"! From 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. on Tuesday, you can dive into activities, crafts, and stories that celebrate the heritage of the indigenous people. Feel
Have you ever wondered how to make sense of the crazy ups and downs of cryptocurrencies? Well, researchers have come up with a clever idea: using smart computers, known as stochastic neural networks, to predict prices. Traditional trading methods just look at averages, but they can't handle the wild
In the world of mathematics, scientists are digging deep into braided tensor categories (BTCs). These are "functional" frameworks that help understand the behavior of certain mathematical objects when they interact. One interesting aspect researchers are focusing on is how these categories can be di
Ever wondered what happened to the Confederates after the American Civil War ended? Well, some of them headed south, literally. They migrated to Mexico, hoping for a new beginning. Todd W. Wahlstrom's book, "The Southern Exodus to Mexico, " dives into this lesser-known story. It's not just about los
In a surprising twist, Donald Trump's inner circle is under scrutiny. One of Trump's top aides, Boris Epshteyn, is accused of trying to make money using his influence. Sources say people claimed Epshteyn asked for passable fees to promote candidates or connect people with the new administration. The
Have you ever thought about how tiny, man-made particles could affect fish? Well, let's dive into some interesting findings about selenium nanoparticles, or nano-Se. These tiny particles are big in the healthcare and farming worlds, but what about their impact on fish? Scientists decided to find ou
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in domestic violence discussions on Persian social media. Experts didn't want to miss any signs, so they turned to AI for help. First, they used topic modeling to figure out what people were talking about. Then, they combined multiple algorithms to create a power
