Collision may explain the mystery of Pluto’s ‘heart’

A large heart-shaped structure non the dwarf planet Pluto has puzzled scientists for years. Now they may have some answers.

Daniel Stolte-Arizona • futurity
April 16, 2024 ~8 min

In the age of cancel culture, shaming can be healthy for online communities – a political scientist explains when and how

There is no shortage of horror stories about online shaming, but it’s not always a bad thing. It comes down to who is doing the shaming and how cohesive the online community is.

Jennifer Forestal, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Loyola University Chicago • conversation
April 16, 2024 ~8 min


Blinking is more than meets the eye

Eye blinks aren't just a mechanism to keep our eyes moist. Research finds that blinking plays a key role in processing visual information.

Lindsey Valich-Rochester • futurity
April 15, 2024 ~5 min

Faintest star system ever found hints there may be more

If confirmed as a galaxy, a newly identified star system would be the faintest ever discovered—and could suggest there are others that remain to be found.

Jim Shelton-Yale • futurity
April 15, 2024 ~5 min

‘Parentese’ chatter improves baby’s language later

Speaking to a baby in "parentese" and responding to babbles with smiles and eye contact is important for the baby's language development.

U. Washington • futurity
April 15, 2024 ~6 min

Technology Helps Speed Up Tourist Entry into US

VOA Learning English • voa
April 14, 2024 ~5 min

NASA Looks to Private Companies to Develop New Moon Vehicles

VOA Learning English • voa
April 14, 2024 ~5 min

Near-miss Cyberattack Worries Officials, Tech Industry

VOA Learning English • voa
April 12, 2024 ~5 min


Why does this worm have such giant eyes?

Scientists have discovered a bristle worm with such sharp-seeing eyes that they measure up to the vision of mammals and octopuses.

Kristian Bjørn-Hansen-U. Copenhagen • futurity
April 12, 2024 ~8 min

The hidden risk of letting AI decide – losing the skills to choose for ourselves

AI has the potential to diminish the human experience in several ways. One particularly concerning threat is to the ability to make thoughtful decisions.

Joe Árvai, Dana and David Dornsife Professor of Psychology and Director of the Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
April 12, 2024 ~6 min

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