We have seen the role of artificial intelligence (AI) expand exponentially in recent years. With every big technological advancement, we should consider and prepare for their potentially irreversible impacts on society. AI may have a profound effect in academia, not only in the classroom but in the fundamental integrity of scientific writing and discoveries. If compromised, the consequences could be felt on a global and generational scale.
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Continue ReadingIt could be easier – and potentially more sustainable – to inhabit a cloud city in the dense atmosphere of Venus rather than on the dry surface of Mars. While it may sound like science fiction, the notion of building a floating city in the clouds of Venus is becoming increasingly viable.
Continue ReadingThe Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite may be one of the most revolutionary Earth-observing missions that you haven’t heard of. Unlike satellites that have come before, SWOT will provide the first global coverage of Earth’s water cycle with unprecedented scale and accuracy.
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