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Posts published in “Science”

A happy heart for American Heart Month

American Heart Month, an annual observance in February, is a crucial reminder of the pervasive threat of heart disease across the United States.

AI experiments share insight into how babies learn language

In a paper published in Science on February 1, 2024, researchers at New York University report that AI can use the fragmented experiences of a child to discern pieces of information about the world around it, such as learning there is something called a crib, or matching words to images in a book. 

AI competes in Math Olympics

A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) model was released by Dr. Trieu Trinh: AlphaGeometry. This system can solve geometry problems from the International Mathematical Olympiad at almost the same level as a human gold medalist

The science behind falling in love 💗

Love can be complicated to define emotionally as it varies from person to person, but it can be somewhat simpler and possibly more comforting to analyze through a scientific lens.

2024 total solar eclipse to leave star-gazers in awe

A forthcoming total solar eclipse slated for this April promises a spectacle of cosmic proportions, captivating skygazers across North America. This celestial event, occurring roughly every 18 months, holds particular significance due to its alignment with the sun’s heightened activity cycle — a departure from the last significant eclipse witnessed over the continent in August 2017, when solar activity was waning.

Protein helps form new memories

Researchers at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have found that the protein RPT6 in the brain increases gene expression, thus assisting in strengthening memory formation.