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Goal Achievement Survival Simulation: An Existential AI Challenge, Select One Model; 7 Months Later, New Model Unbroken

Practitioner-Developed Framework Withstands Scrutiny from Top Behavioral Scientists and Leading LLMs, Certifies Its First Practitioners

AAAS Meeting 2024 Focuses on 'Science at Scale' and Current Challenges

The annual conference explores how big data, collaboration, and AI are transforming scientific research and discovery.

Imagine Solutions Conference in Naples to Explore Future of AI, Health

The 16th-annual event will feature 19 global "thought leaders" discussing the nation's past and future for its 250th anniversary.

Scientists Discover Instant Psychopath Identifier

New study finds head movement patterns may reveal psychopathic tendencies in women.

Emotions Linked to Climate Policy Support, Study Finds

Fear boosts backing for climate action, while dread reduces it, researchers say.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hosts Student STEM Competition

Annual event during National Engineers Week aims to inspire future engineers

UC's Research Surges With $346M In Awards

University of Cincinnati sees 6.6% increase in sponsored research funding, with growth in clinical trials and federal rankings.

La Plata Middle School Takes Second at Regional Science Olympiad

Silver City students compete in 23 STEM events, aim for state and national competitions

Researchers Dive Into the Bigfoot Hunter Community

Sociologists study the motivations and practices of those searching for the elusive creature

COSI Unveils Immersive Augmented Reality Experience

New "Verse COSI" attraction blends digital and physical elements for shared storytelling

Medieval Danes Buried Disease Sufferers Alongside Neighbors

Study finds social status, not illness, determined burial location in medieval Denmark

New Research Shows DRUID App Can Distinguish Alcohol and Cannabis Impairment

Study demonstrates ability to identify the cause, not just the presence, of impairment

Sewn Ice Age Clothing Discovered in Oregon Cave

Artifacts reveal complex technology used by Indigenous Americans to survive freezing temperatures

NMSU Psychology Professor Wins Prestigious Humboldt Research Award

David Trafimow recognized as one of the top 2% of scientists globally.

Study Challenges Notions of Sharing Among Hunter-Gatherers

Experiment with Hadza tribe in Tanzania shows they often kept more resources for themselves rather than sharing equally.

Erie Schools Aim to Boost Women in STEM on International Women in Science Day

Local technical school and university work to narrow the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math fields.

Lodi High School to Host NorCal Science Festival

Annual event offers hands-on activities for science enthusiasts of all levels

New Software Tool Helps Researchers Handle Multiracial Demographic Data

CATAcode allows researchers to better represent diverse identities in their studies

Researchers Earn Prize for Conspiracy Belief Study

Cornell psychology researchers Gordon Pennycook and David Rand's work on using AI to reduce conspiracy beliefs wins prestigious AAAS award.

France Lures US Scientists With Academic Freedom & €30M Funding

The 'Choose France for Science' initiative aims to attract researchers seeking greater academic freedom.

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