The fediverse promises social media without Big Tech – if it can avoid familiar pitfalls

The fediverse promises an egalitarian, noncommercial alternative to Big Tech for social media, but there’s a lot of work needed to make it work.

Robert W. Gehl, Ontario Research Chair of Digital Governance for Social Justice, York University, Canada • conversation
March 12, 2025 ~7 min

Total Lunar Eclipse to Turn Moon Red

VOA Learning English • voa
March 11, 2025 ~3 min


During hibernation, these lemurs defy cellular aging

Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs can turn back the cellular aging clock and momentarily defy time during their annual hibernation season.

Duke University • futurity
March 11, 2025 ~7 min

Why is Mars red? The mystery may finally be solved

A new study shows how a water-rich mineral could explain Mars' color, hinting at a wetter, more habitable past on the Red Planet.

Brown University • futurity
March 11, 2025 ~7 min

Study Shows How Earth’s Orbit Affects Ice Ages

VOA Learning English • voa
March 10, 2025 ~4 min

5 ways schools have shifted in 5 years since COVID-19

Public school access to high-quality teachers is shrinking, while teen reports of feeling unsafe at school are on the rise.

Gravity Goldberg, Visiting Assistant Professor in Education Studies, Wesleyan University • conversation
March 10, 2025 ~10 min

5 ways schools have shifted in 5 years since the COVID-19

Public school access to high-quality teachers is shrinking, while teen reports of feeling unsafe at school are on the rise.

Gravity Goldberg, Visiting Assistant Professor in Education Studies, Wesleyan University • conversation
March 10, 2025 ~10 min

A Short History of Spacecraft Landings on the Moon

VOA Learning English • voa
March 9, 2025 ~4 min


Scientists Link Gene to Human Speech

VOA Learning English • voa
March 8, 2025 ~5 min

Beyond AI regulation: How government and industry can team up to make the technology safer without hindering innovation

AI innovation and governance can coexist. The key is combining public-private partnerships, market audits and accountability.

Paulo Carvão, Senior Fellow, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, Harvard Kennedy School • conversation
March 7, 2025 ~9 min

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