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Is the Hard Problem Really So Hard?
The qualities of our experience seem impossible to describe scientifically, but maybe we’re just not thinking about them right.
Clever Apes in the Modern Workplace
Psychologist Robin Dunbar’s latest book argues companies are social groups that can’t be perfected like a machine.
The Physical Process That Powers a New Type of Generative AI
Some modern image generators rely on the principles of diffusion to create images. There may be a better alternative.
My 3 Greatest Revelations
The author on writing her new book “Ignition,” her dive into the new science of fighting wildfires.
The Big Impact Small Creatures Can Make
Bats, rats, fish, bivalves, and butterflies are just as important for ecosystems as apex predators.
“The Killing of Animals Is a Matter of Pride”
In Kenya, a group of conservation scientists confront the cultural tradition of an indigenous tribe.
Humid Heat Can Kill Us Much Faster Than We Thought
The new estimate for how much heat we can tolerate makes rising global temperatures even more alarming.
A Window on the Mind, Through the Ear
New earbuds can listen to your brain activity and monitor your health.











