Here’s Why AI Can’t Be Taken at Face Value
Cooper Hewitt’s new show drills down into the inherent biases lurking within computer intelligence systems
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Cooper Hewitt’s new show drills down into the inherent biases lurking within computer intelligence systems
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Here’s Why A.I. Can’t Be Taken at Face Value
Cooper Hewitt’s new show drills down into the inherent biases lurking within computer intelligence systems
This Solar-Powered Dehydrator Could Help Small Farmers Reduce Food Waste
An Indiana startup hopes to help farmers in lower income countries keep their crops safe using a cheap, portable dehydrator system
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An Indiana startup hopes to help farmers in lower income countries keep their crops safe using a cheap, portable dehydrator system
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This Solar-Powered Dehydrator Could Help Small Farmers Reduce Food Waste
An Indiana startup hopes to help farmers in lower income countries keep their crops safe using a cheap, portable dehydrator system
SpaceX Hopes to Test Launch Its 'Epic' New Steel Rocket This Fall
Elon Musk unveils the vehicle his team has been busy assembling near the Texas-Mexico border
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Elon Musk unveils the vehicle his team has been busy assembling near the Texas-Mexico border
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A Botanical Painting and Printing Class and 21 Other Things to Do at the Smithsonian in October
The month is packed with art classes, food tastings, craft shows, theater and other must-sees
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The month is packed with art classes, food tastings, craft shows, theater and other must-sees
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A Botanical Painting and Printing Class and 21 Other Things to Do at the Smithsonian in October
Botanical Painting and Printing and 21 Other Smithsonian Associates Events in October
What Will Humans Eat on Mars?
Planetary scientist Kevin Cannon talks about the logistics of feeding a population of one million on the Red Planet
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Planetary scientist Kevin Cannon talks about the logistics of feeding a population of one million on the Red Planet
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What Will Humans Eat on Mars?
Planetary scientist Kevin Cannon talks about the logistics of feeding a population of one million on the Red Planet
Lee Ufan's Transformative Sculptures Are in Dialogue With the Spaces They Inhabit
For the first time in the Hirshhorn Museum's history, the 4.3-acre outdoor gallery is devoted to a single artist
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For the first time in the Hirshhorn Museum's history, the 4.3-acre outdoor gallery is devoted to a single artist
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Lee Ufan’s Transformative Sculptures Are in Dialogue With the Spaces They Inhabit
For the first time in the Hirshhorn Museum's history, the 4.3-acre outdoor gallery is devoted to a single artist
How the Beatles Took Recording Technology to a New Level in 'Abbey Road'
An expert in sound recording details how the band deployed stereo and synthesizers to put a unique artistic stamp on this iconic album
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An expert in sound recording details how the band deployed stereo and synthesizers to put a unique artistic stamp on this iconic album
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How the Beatles Took Recording Technology to a New Level in ‘Abbey Road’
An expert in sound recording details how the band deployed stereo and synthesizers to put a unique artistic stamp on this iconic album
Marshes Grow Stronger When Faced With Increased Carbon Dioxide
Marsh plants respond to increased CO2 by growing many small stems, creating a denser wetland that may protect against sea level rise
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Marsh plants respond to increased CO2 by growing many small stems, creating a denser wetland that may protect against sea level rise
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Marshes Grow Stronger When Faced With Increased Carbon Dioxide
Marsh plants respond to increased CO2 by growing many small stems, creating a denser wetland that may protect against sea level rise
How the Iberian Lynx Bounced Back From the Brink of Extinction
Two decades ago, fewer than 100 Iberian lynx remained, but thanks to captive breeding and habitat management the population is stable again
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Two decades ago, fewer than 100 Iberian lynx remained, but thanks to captive breeding and habitat management the population is stable again
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How the Iberian Lynx Bounced Back From the Brink of Extinction
Two decades ago, fewer than 100 Iberian lynx remained, but thanks to captive breeding and habitat management, the population is recovering
The Behind-the-Scenes Quest to Find Mister Rogers’ Signature Cardigans
The USPS, a $70 soup pot and whole lot of effort went into finding the perfect zip-up cardigan for Fred Rogers
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The USPS, a $70 soup pot and whole lot of effort went into finding the perfect zip-up cardigan for Fred Rogers
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The Behind-the-Scenes Quest to Find Mister Rogers’ Signature Cardigans
The USPS, a $70 soup pot and whole lot of effort went into finding the perfect zip-up cardigan for Fred Rogers
Designing Floating Buildings With an Eye to the Marine Species Living Underneath
A prototype deployed in San Francisco Bay imagines the underside of a floating building as an upside-down artificial reef
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A prototype deployed in San Francisco Bay imagines the underside of a floating building as an upside-down artificial reef
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Designing Floating Buildings With an Eye to the Marine Species Living Underneath
A prototype deployed in San Francisco Bay imagines the underside of a floating building as an upside-down artificial reef
This Gel Could Prevent Wildfires
Developed by Stanford researchers, the nontoxic, biodegradable gel can be sprayed on vegetation as a long-term fire retardant
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Developed by Stanford researchers, the nontoxic, biodegradable gel can be sprayed on vegetation as a long-term fire retardant
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This Gel Could Prevent Wildfires
Developed by Stanford researchers, the nontoxic, biodegradable gel can be sprayed on vegetation as a long-term fire retardant
Connecting With Coyotes on the Prowl
Biologist Joe Guthrie embarks on a new study to track five adults in the Shenandoah Valley using GPS collars
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Biologist Joe Guthrie embarks on a new study to track five adults in the Shenandoah Valley using GPS collars
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Connecting with Coyotes on the Prowl
In Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, eastern coyotes join the ranks of top predators, along with black bears and foxes. Still, these clever canines face threats in their native habitat. Their daily migrations take them over roads and private lands, where the…
How Susan Kare Designed User-Friendly Icons for the First Macintosh
The graphic designer is receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Cooper Hewitt for her recognizable computer icons, typefaces and graphics
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The graphic designer is receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Cooper Hewitt for her recognizable computer icons, typefaces and graphics
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How Susan Kare Designed User-Friendly Icons for the First Macintosh
The graphic designer is receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Cooper Hewitt for her recognizable computer icons, typefaces and graphics
Newly Discovered Dinosaur Was a Giant 'Shark Tooth' Carnivore
Siamraptor suwati, discovered in Thailand, sliced flesh with razor-sharp teeth rather than crushing the bones of its prey
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Siamraptor suwati, discovered in Thailand, sliced flesh with razor-sharp teeth rather than crushing the bones of its prey
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Newly Discovered Dinosaur Was a Giant ‘Shark Tooth’ Carnivore
Siamraptor suwati, discovered in Thailand, sliced flesh with razor-sharp teeth rather than crushing the bones of its prey
Follow Ernest Hemingway’s Footsteps Through Havana
Sixty-five years after nabbing a Nobel, many of Papa Hemingway’s favorite haunts are still open to the public
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Sixty-five years after nabbing a Nobel, many of Papa Hemingway’s favorite haunts are still open to the public
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Follow Ernest Hemingway’s Footsteps Through Havana
Sixty-five years after nabbing a Nobel, many of Papa Hemingway’s favorite haunts are still open to the public
The Feminist History of ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’
Trixie Friganza, an actress and suffragist, inspired the popular song of the seventh inning stretch
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Trixie Friganza, an actress and suffragist, inspired the popular song of the seventh inning stretch
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The Feminist History of ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’
Trixie Friganza, an actress and suffragist, inspired the popular song of the seventh inning stretch
The Cultural History of 'The Addams Family'
As the spooky clan makes a new appearance on the big screen, a look back on the mystery of their longevity
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As the spooky clan makes a new appearance on the big screen, a look back on the mystery of their longevity
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The Cultural History of 'The Addams Family'
As the spooky clan makes a new appearance on the big screen, a look back on the mystery of their longevity
What Astronomers Can Learn From Hot Jupiters, the Scorching Giant Planets of the Galaxy
Many of the planets that are roughly the size of Jupiter orbit right next to their stars, burning at thousands of degrees
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Many of the planets that are roughly the size of Jupiter orbit right next to their stars, burning at thousands of degrees
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What Astronomers Can Learn From Hot Jupiters, the Scorching Giant Planets of the Galaxy
Many of the planets that are roughly the size of Jupiter orbit right next to their stars, burning at thousands of degrees
For Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a Rethinking of How We Celebrate American History
Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes that Native people are the first inhabitants of the Americas, including the lands that later became the United States
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes that Native people are the first inhabitants of the Americas, including the lands that later became the United States
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Rethinking How We Celebrate American History
Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! On Monday, more states, cities, and communities than ever will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day in place of or in addition to Columbus Day. They’re part of a larger movement to see a more complete and accurate history of the…
How a Generation Became Obsessed With Tracking Down Carmen Sandiego
The globe-trotting thief of the popular 1985 computer game is back at it in a second season of an animated Netflix series
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The globe-trotting thief of the popular 1985 computer game is back at it in a second season of an animated Netflix series
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How a Generation Became Obsessed With Tracking Down Carmen Sandiego
The globe-trotting thief of the popular 1985 computer game is back at it in a second season of an animated Netflix series