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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

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

Between 5% and 15% of children have symptoms of dyslexia, but schools are often slow at identifying and responding to it with targeted education. mrs/Stock Photos/Getty Images

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Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws – but our research shows limited change for struggling readers

Yes, AI tutors can provide individualized feedback, but learning is inherently social. Maskot via Getty Images

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The ‘one chatbot per child’ model for AI in classrooms conflicts with what research shows: Learning is a social process

Careful planning and analysis are part of trying to reduce the chance of a false-positive finding. Arnon Mungyodklang/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence – and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish

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Literature is way too snobby, so say goodbye to Guilty Pleasures

Staff Writer - October 15, 2014

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EXPLORING NATURE

The Salton Sea is shrinking and releasing toxic dust from its lake bed. Jennifer Davis/iStock/Getty Images Plus

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Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung...

Staff Writer - April 5, 2026

Jill Johnston, University of California, Irvine; University of Southern California and Shohreh Farzan, University of Southern California Southern California’s...

The Camelot crater in the Moon’s Taurus-Littrow Valley is where the sample containing trivalent titanium was found. NASA/Apollo 17: AS17-145-22159

New study measures titanium in Apollo rock to uncover Moon’s early chemistry

March 29, 2026

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

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

March 28, 2026

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