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When it comes to machine-produced ‘literature,’ does it really matter whether the outputs can pass for original art? J Studios/Digital Vision via Getty Images

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Thousands of AI‑written, edited or ‘polished’ books are being sold – an eerie echo of Orwell’s ‘novel‑writing machines’

Staff Writer - April 15, 2026

A student uses the unlocking mechanism as he leaves school for the day. Keith Srakocic/AP Photo

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We collected data on how 779 Michigan school districts are regulating student cellphones − here are the trends

Ghostwriting sits at the nexus of collaboration and deception. EThamPhoto/The Image Bank via Getty Images

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If using ChatGPT is cheating, what about ghostwriting? The old debate behind a new panic

Charitable crowdfunding is on the rise, but the IRS hasn’t caught up yet. wassam siddique/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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Crowdfunded generosity isn’t taxable – but IRS regulations haven’t kept up with the growth of mutual aid

AI poses new safety risks to humanity. sarayut Thaneera/Moment via Getty Images

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OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders

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Tetris the movie: can falling bricks really make it big where...

Staff Writer - October 16, 2014

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Awkward pauses in online calls make us see people differently

Staff Writer - October 16, 2014

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Women have played a key role in tech – so we...

Staff Writer - October 16, 2014

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After all these hacks, tech firms could do more – but...

Staff Writer - October 15, 2014

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So who does own the copyright on a monkey selfie?

Staff Writer - October 15, 2014

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Better in beta? Why early access games are a double-edged sword

Staff Writer - October 15, 2014

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Hard Evidence: are tech shares undervalued or is there a bubble...

Staff Writer - October 14, 2014

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How Swedish children learn English through gaming

Staff Writer - October 14, 2014

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EXPLORING NATURE

Boat strikes can harm or kill whales and are one concern about the oil industry’s environmental impact. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images

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Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a...

Staff Writer - March 28, 2026

Dan Salas, University of Illinois Chicago There’s a well-worn debate in U.S. politics that goes something like this: Would...

The Artemis II crew poses during a ground systems test ahead of launch. NASA/Frank Michaux

From ‘Project Hail Mary’ to Artemis II, spaceflight captures audiences when...

March 27, 2026

The snow drought was evident in Park City, Utah, on Feb. 9, 2026. This golf course is normally used for cross-country skiing in winter. Mario Tama/Getty Images

2026’s historic snow drought brings worries about water, wildfires and the...

March 26, 2026

Gloves used in the laboratory that led to microplastic overestimation. Madeline Clough

Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment...

March 26, 2026

Across cultures, languages and economic systems, feeling connected to the natural world is consistently linked to living a more hopeful, purposeful and resilient life. nymphoenix/iStock via Getty Images Plus

A connection to nature fuels well‑being worldwide, according to a study...

March 25, 2026