What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data
The combination of data and maps is useful for a lot more than just helping you get from point A to point B. Think natural disasters, global supply chains and climate change.
Sept. 5, 2023 • ~7 min
Can you trust AI? Here's why you shouldn't
It’s difficult to see how artificial intelligence systems work, and to see whose interests they work for. Regulation could make AI more trustworthy. Until then, user beware.
July 20, 2023 • ~7 min
The digital future may rely on ultrafast optical electronics and computers
A researcher explains developments in using light rather than electrons to transmit information securely and quickly, even over long distances.
June 27, 2023 • ~6 min
Colonialism has shaped scientific plant collections around the world – here's why that matters
The colonial era profoundly shaped natural history museums and collections. Herbaria, which are scientists’ main source of plant specimens from around the world, are no exception.
June 12, 2023 • ~9 min
ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial and misunderstanding – here's how you can be on alert
Generative AIs may make up information they serve you, meaning they may potentially spread science misinformation. Here’s how to check the accuracy of what you read in an AI-enhanced media landscape.
May 24, 2023 • ~10 min
Building better brain collaboration online – despite scientific squabbles, the decade-long Human Brain Project brought measurable success to neuroscience collaboration
The European Union’s 10-year Human Brain Project is coming to a close. Whether this controversial 1 billion-euro project achieved its aims is unclear, but its online forum did foster collaboration.
March 22, 2023 • ~10 min
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