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Can AI Predict Flawed Science Studies?

A DARPA-funded project aims to build a 'credit score' for research, but the challenge remains daunting.

Century High's Science Olympiad Team Soars to New Heights

After their best season in over 20 years, the school's science team is building momentum for the future.

Beneath the Veneer: How Intuition Works in Minds and Machines

A deep dive into the hidden machinery of cognition and its implications for artificial intelligence

Retired Engineer Offers $20,000 to Disprove Biblical Chronology Model

Don Roth challenges 'Bible believing Christians' and skeptics to test his research aligning Biblical events with modern timekeeping.

Frost Science Museum Hosts Boozy 'nightLAB' for Adults

The Miami museum's after-hours event features science exhibits, cocktails, and no kids.

El Paso Science Festival set for April 18-19 at convention center, free for students

The free two-day event aims to spark students' interest in STEM fields.

Fashion & Feather Exhibit Blends Science and Style

New exhibit at Cleveland museum explores the biology and design of bird plumage.

Young Nebraskans Shine at Regional Science Competition

Students from across the state showcased innovative research projects in North Platte.

NIH Funding Changes Disrupt Research, Scientists Say in New Survey

Recent policy shifts regarding international research partnerships are causing ripples through the scientific community.

ISU Researchers Measure Fatigue in Suspect Confessions

Study aims to understand impact of lengthy police interrogations on reliability of statements

Higher Education Linked to 'WEIRD' Cultural Values Globally

Study finds university-educated people worldwide share more cultural similarities with Western nations.

AI-Authored Paper Passes Peer Review, Sparking Debate in Scientific Community

The arrival of AI-generated research papers marks a turning point that could radically accelerate discovery—or drown it in automated mediocrity.

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