Diversifying the science, technology, engineering and math fields has long been a top priority of many universities[1] and tech companies[2]. It’s also a goal[3] of the National Science Foundation, the biggest funder of university-led research and development in the U.S.
But in the field of engineering, at least, there hasn’t been a lot...
Think back to a time when you needed a quick answer, maybe for a recipe or a DIY project. A few years ago, most people’s first instinct was to “Google it.” Today, however, many people are more likely to reach for ChatGPT[1], OpenAI’s conversational AI, which is changing the way people look for information.
Rather than simply...
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Around 700 million years ago, the Earth cooled so much that scientists believe massive ice sheets encased the entire planet like a giant snowball. This global deep freeze, known as Snowball Earth[1], endured for tens of millions of years[2].
Yet, miraculously, early life not only held on, but thrived[3]. When the ice melted and the ground...
Around 700 million years ago, the Earth cooled so much that scientists believe massive ice sheets encased the entire planet like a giant snowball. This global deep freeze, known as Snowball Earth[1], endured for tens of millions of years[2].
Yet, miraculously, early life not only held on, but thrived[3]. When the ice melted and the ground...