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The Conversation - Technology

From Colonial rebels to Minneapolis protesters, technology has long powered American social movements - Ray Brescia, Albany Law School

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Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge -- Christopher Hernandez, Loyola University Chicago

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Grammys' AI rules aim to keep music human, but large gray area leaves questions about authenticity and authorship -- Mark Benincosa, West Virginia University

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NASA's Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China's closed program -- Michelle L.D. Hanlon, University of Mississippi

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Can shoes alter your mind? What neuroscience says about foot sensation and focus -- Atom Sarkar, Drexel University

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Groundhogs are lousy forecasters but valuable animal engineers – and an important food source -- Steven Sullivan, Miami University

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Artificial metacognition: Giving an AI the ability to 'think' about its 'thinking' -- Ricky J. Sethi, Fitchburg State University; Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Where do seashells come from? -- Michal Kowalewski, University of Florida and Thomas K. Frazer, University of South Florida

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Dealing with a difficult relationship? Here's how psychology says you can shift the dynamic -- Jessica A. Stern, Pomona College

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From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space -- Grant Tremblay, Smithsonian Institution

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Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help -- Emma Marcucci, Smithsonian Institution

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NASA's Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them -- Daniel Apai, University of Arizona

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Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper -- Martin Elvis, Smithsonian Institution

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The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites -- Sven Bilén, Penn State

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Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here's how to minimize the risk -- Nicole M. Bennett, Indiana University

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TikTok's new owner puts app's algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the 'For You' page works -- Kelley Cotter, Penn State

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Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads -- Bruce Schneier, Harvard Kennedy School and Nathan Sanders, Harvard University

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Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it's happening and what can be done -- Wayne Unger, Quinnipiac University

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Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here's what's coming next -- Siwei Lyu, University at Buffalo

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An ultrathin coating for electronics looked like a miracle insulator − but a hidden leak fooled researchers for over a decade -- Mahesh Nepal, Binghamton University, State University of New York

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Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction -- Habibeh Khoshbouei, University of Florida and Marcelo Febo, University of Florida

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Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans -- Laura M. MacLatchy, University of Michigan and Lauren Sarringhaus, James Madison University

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Americans generally like wolves − except when we're reminded of our politics -- Alexander L. Metcalf, University of Montana and Justin Angle, University of Montana

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Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers -- Jessica C. Thompson, Yale University; Elizabeth Sawchuk, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York), and Jessica Cerezo-Román, University of Oklahoma

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With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them? -- Alex Jensen, North Carolina State University

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Why it's so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI – even for AI -- Ambuj Tewari, University of Michigan

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Hacked phones and Wi-Fi surveillance have replaced Cold War spies and radio waves in the delusions of people with schizophrenia -- Alaina Vandervoort Burns, University of California, Los Angeles

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Newly discovered link between traumatic brain injury in children and epigenetic changes could help personalize treatment for recovering kids -- Lacey W. Heinsberg, University of Pittsburgh and Amery Treble-Barna, University of Pittsburgh

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Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories – experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs -- Eli Elster, University of California, Davis

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Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges -- Emily Ronay Johnston, University of California, Merced

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Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can 'rewire' the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments -- Ashley Brandebura, University of Virginia

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Are there thunderstorms on Mars? A planetary scientist explains the red planet's dry, dusty storms -- Nilton O. Rennó, University of Michigan

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What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction? -- Jeff Moersch, University of Tennessee

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Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth? -- Linda Bartoshuk, George Washington University

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How are dark matter and antimatter different? -- Dipangkar Dutta, Mississippi State University

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Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You're not alone -- Patrick Barry, University of Michigan

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Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026 -- Patrick Jackson, University of Virginia

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