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Antarctica’s ice loss is locked in, and extra snowfall won’t save it – that’s bad news for low-lying coastal areas elsewhere
The Antarctic ice sheet’s future depends how a chain of events plays out. A new study finds the evidence points in one direction.
The Conversation
As AI political deepfakes go viral, lawmakers struggle to keep up – 2 states’ laws show limits of what they can do
Most states require warnings on AI-generated political ads, but studies show these disclosures do little to alter people’s willingness to share the content. Most states have legislated election deepfakes by requiring a warning 28 states require disclosures on the media
The Conversation
Why the nor'easter’s storm surge was so high, and what it says about the El Niño winter ahead
Several factors make for high water levels, and they conspired to worsen the storm surge that flooded coastal areas from North Carolina to New York.
The Conversation
Criminal conspiracy to steal used cooking oil shows how trash can become treasure
No longer viewed only as waste, used cooking oil is a common ingredient in biofuels.
The Conversation
Ron DeSantis’ 2 terms in office fundamentally altered Florida’s political landscape, cementing conservative policies through strategic control of state institutions
After eight years in office, Gov. Ron DeSantis leaves Florida much more conservative than he found it.
The Conversation
1 in 2 Florida residents live in HOAs – how these private governments are reshaping the American Dream
HOA policies don’t always reflect the wishes of the homeowners whose interests they are meant to represent – and they aren’t legally required to.
The Conversation
Pennsylvania’s skill games are officially gambling – so should they be at every gas station?
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court says skill games are gambling. As lawmakers rush to tax them, a CMU scholar says the debate skips a more fundamental question.
The Conversation
Using an AI chatbot to practice new languages can be helpful, but it doesn’t replace speaking with an actual person
People might feel more comfortable making mistakes if they’re interacting with AI chatbots. But they will miss the nuances that come from conversing with real people.
The Conversation