AIs flunk language test that takes grammar out of the equation

Humans understand that ‘red ball’ makes sense but ‘ball red’ does not. Large language models? Not so much.

Rutvik Desai, Professor of Psychology, University of South Carolina • conversation
Feb. 26, 2025 ~8 min

For bees, the right dance moves are key to food gathering success

Honey bees are world class dancers. But their dance "styles" affect how successful they are at gathering food with a group, research finds.

James Mason - Virginia Tech • futurity
Feb. 25, 2025 ~7 min


American Inventors: Rocket Scientist Robert Goddard

VOA Learning English • voa
Feb. 24, 2025 ~3 min

Can microRNA shed light on bird flu?

In a study focused on microRNA, researchers have discovered that different birds react differently to being infected with bird flu.

Steinar Brandslet - NTNU • futurity
Feb. 24, 2025 ~6 min

Soft ‘muscles’ power robotic exosuit

"Our design showcases how soft actuators—rather than traditional motors—allow for a very lightweight and comfortable wearable device."

Brett Beasley-Notre Dame • futurity
Feb. 24, 2025 ~6 min

What Is a Polar Vortex Weather System?

VOA Learning English • voa
Feb. 23, 2025 ~3 min

Space Agencies Report Increased Risk of Space Rock Striking Earth in 2032

VOA Learning English • voa
Feb. 22, 2025 ~5 min

Technique could make food delivery more efficient

"We developed this methodology in order to assist food banks to deliver food to those in need."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Feb. 22, 2025 ~4 min



YouTube was born from a failed dating site – 20 years on, the world’s biggest video platform faces new challenges

When that concept failed, the founders opened the site up to any type of video – and transformed the way we consume and create media.

Evelyn Polacek Kery, PhD Researcher in Social Work & Social Care, School of Education & Social Work, University of Sussex • conversation
Feb. 21, 2025 ~8 min

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