A new AI developed at Duke University can uncover simple, readable rules behind extremely complex systems. It studies how systems evolve over time and reduces thousands of variables into compact ...

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The White House threat to dismantle NCAR would be a deep setback to U.S. and global scientific research on topics, such as ...

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Clint Crawford has a message for parents who are concerned about the shortage of white-collar entry-level work: open their minds to the possibility of a fulfilling career otherwise.

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Shifting focus on a visual scene without moving our eyes — think driving, or reading a room for the reaction to your joke — ...