Mixed Feelings About Independence Day
Independence Day honors America’s declaration of independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Despite the deep patriotism behind the…
What a Day
“Okay, everyone!” the counselor says. “Get into your groups of three and pick a kayak. Then, you can get started.”“Lilaaaa!”…
Compressing your eating day is as effective as counting calories, study finds
Many people of all ages go on diets or try to lose weight. However, researchers have found that the result…
Professors 25-Year Bet on Consciousness Finally Settled
June 1998: two academicswalk into a bar to discuss the nature of consciousness. Neuroscientist Christof Koch had been searching for…
L.A. Workers Strike on Fourth of July
On the fourth of July, thousands of hotel workers in Southern California went on strike, demanding better pay and benefits….
Dolphin Mothers Also Use Baby Talk
Have you ever noticed how a mother talks to her infant differently than when she speaks with older people? This…
Uncensored Chatbots Bring New Possibilities and New Risks
Open A.I. Chatbots without guardrails are bringing in new possibilities and more answers for jobs, education, and creativity, but the…
Remember Moon
Darkness sets underneath a cloud.Moon watches, Moon listensAs the color fades from the sky, she watches.Drifting far, far away.As the…
Dolphin Mothers Use ‘Baby Talk’ to Communicate With Offspring
When someone is talking to a baby or young animal, most people immediately know who or what they are talking…
Dolphin moms usually use a higher pitched voice when talking to their young
When babies are born, their mothers usually speak to them in a high-pitched voice. The babies only respond to that…