Your genetic code has lots of ‘words’ for the same thing – information theory may help explain the redundancies The same amino acid can be encoded by...
Fragile X syndrome often results from improperly processed genetic material – correctly cutting RNA offers a potential treatment For many people with fragile X, the mutated gene...
Measuring helium in distant galaxies may give physicists insight into why the universe exists New measurements from Japan’s Subaru telescope have helped researchers study the matter-antimatter asymmetry...
Laughter can communicate a lot more than good humor – people use it to smooth social interactions A well-deployed laugh can help grease a social interaction, even...
Horse health research will help humans stay healthy, too, with insights on reining in diabetes and obesity Learning how to treat endocrine disorders in horses may also...
65 years of NASA – an astrophysicist reflects on the agency’s legacy NASA’s missions have inspired generations of young people to pursue the sciences. Patrick Semansky/AP Stephen...
Will I ever need math? A mathematician explains how math is everywhere – from soap bubbles to Pixar movies In addition to explaining natural phenomena, math can...
Is it really hotter now than any time in 100,000 years? Recent heat waves underscore Earth’s new climate state. Sean Gladwell via Getty Images Darrell Kaufman, Northern...
Gliding, not searching: Here’s how to reset your view of ChatGPT to steer it to better results Thinking of ChatGPT as a glider you pilot can help...
6 ways AI can make political campaigns more deceptive than ever There are real fears that AI will make politics more deceptive than it already is. Westend61/Getty...
