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Are robot umpires less biased than humans?
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (654+ words) A new study indicates that robot umpires curb favoritism toward star hitters. When South Korea’s professional baseball league introduced “robot umpire” ball-and-strike calls in 2024, famous batters appeared to lose an edge—but star pitchers did not. The new University of…...
What do teachers really think of AI in the classroom?
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (468+ words) Artificial intelligence has swept into American schools, and more is sure to come. This year, both Google and Microsoft—the two biggest companies at the forefront of the AI boom—announced major investments in AI training for teachers. But what…...
These invasive lizards get more agressive when it's hot out
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (302+ words) A new study finds that invasive brown anoles become more aggressive toward native green anoles as temperatures rise. The finding suggests that warming conditions could tip the competitive balance between the two species. The study appears in the Journal of…...
Meteor impact may have triggered Grand Canyon landslide
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (635+ words) Two world-famous Arizona attractions—the Grand Canyon and Meteor Crater Natural Landmark—may share a hidden connection, according to new research. Driftwood and lake sediments have been long known in a cave called Stanton’s Cave in Marble Canyon of eastern…...