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‘ChatGPT detector’ catches AI-generated papers with unprecedented accuracy
Nature, Scientific American McKenzie Prillaman 11/6/23 Nature, Scientific American McKenzie Prillaman 11/6/23

‘ChatGPT detector’ catches AI-generated papers with unprecedented accuracy

Tool based on machine learning uses features of writing style to distinguish between human and AI authors.

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New tech 3-D prints ouchless COVID-19 vaccine patches
Science News Explores McKenzie Prillaman 10/25/23 Science News Explores McKenzie Prillaman 10/25/23

New tech 3-D prints ouchless COVID-19 vaccine patches

The tabletop printer could make this and other vaccines more accessible across the globe

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Inflammation in severe COVID linked to bad fungal microbiome
Nature McKenzie Prillaman 10/23/23 Nature McKenzie Prillaman 10/23/23

Inflammation in severe COVID linked to bad fungal microbiome

An overabundant ‘mycobiota’ in the gut might be involved in triggering harmful immune responses.

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How to build a successful science writing internship program
National Association of Science Writers McKenzie Prillaman 10/20/23 National Association of Science Writers McKenzie Prillaman 10/20/23

How to build a successful science writing internship program

Creating an internship program from scratch — or revamping an existing one — is a daunting task for any publication or institution.

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Why BMI is flawed — and how to redefine obesity
Nature McKenzie Prillaman 10/11/23 Nature McKenzie Prillaman 10/11/23

Why BMI is flawed — and how to redefine obesity

The main diagnostic test for obesity — the body mass index — accounts for only height and weight, leaving out a slew of factors that influence body fat and health.

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Human footprints in New Mexico really may be surprisingly ancient, new dating shows
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 10/5/23 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 10/5/23

Human footprints in New Mexico really may be surprisingly ancient, new dating shows

The tracks suggest humans arrived in North America thousands of years earlier than was thought

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Playtime Isn’t Just for Kids — Adults Can Benefit, Too
AARP McKenzie Prillaman 8/24/23 AARP McKenzie Prillaman 8/24/23

Playtime Isn’t Just for Kids — Adults Can Benefit, Too

There’s no reason kids should have all the fun.

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How would a mermaid sound underwater?
Science News Explores McKenzie Prillaman 8/3/23 Science News Explores McKenzie Prillaman 8/3/23

How would a mermaid sound underwater?

A mermaid would need marine creature features to hear and produce sounds

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The thymus withers away after puberty. But it may be important for adults
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 8/2/23 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 8/2/23

The thymus withers away after puberty. But it may be important for adults

Removing the thymus is associated with higher rates of death and cancer, a new study finds

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Four key questions on the new wave of anti-obesity drugs
Nature McKenzie Prillaman 8/2/23 Nature McKenzie Prillaman 8/2/23

Four key questions on the new wave of anti-obesity drugs

Scientists want to know who will benefit most, what the long-term effects might be and whether the treatments will change views on obesity.

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Canada’s Crawford Lake could mark the beginning of the Anthropocene
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 7/11/23 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 7/11/23

Canada’s Crawford Lake could mark the beginning of the Anthropocene

The proposed geologic epoch denotes when humans began profoundly changing the planet

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Teen-created software IDs skin conditions, risky drivers and more
Science News Explores McKenzie Prillaman 7/6/23 Science News Explores McKenzie Prillaman 7/6/23

Teen-created software IDs skin conditions, risky drivers and more

The programs ID skin conditions, warn of dangerous driving and translate sign language

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Bottlenose dolphin moms use baby talk with their calves
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 6/26/23 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 6/26/23

Bottlenose dolphin moms use baby talk with their calves

Mothers modify their signature whistles when their babies are near

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Fungi help rescue crops being harmed by microplastics
Science News Explores McKenzie Prillaman 6/13/23 Science News Explores McKenzie Prillaman 6/13/23

Fungi help rescue crops being harmed by microplastics

All-natural treatment helped plants grow faster in soils polluted with plastic

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Brain cavities that swell in space may need at least 3 years to recover
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 6/8/23 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 6/8/23

Brain cavities that swell in space may need at least 3 years to recover

Astronaut brains need time to recover before they can adapt to microgravity again

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A device spots and counts honeybees hosting a dangerous parasite
Science News Explores McKenzie Prillaman 6/6/23 Science News Explores McKenzie Prillaman 6/6/23

A device spots and counts honeybees hosting a dangerous parasite

The Varroa mites are a leading cause of death for U.S. and European honeybees

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Scientists Say: Connectome
Science News Explores McKenzie Prillaman 6/5/23 Science News Explores McKenzie Prillaman 6/5/23

Scientists Say: Connectome

A connectome is a map of nerve-cell connections in the brain

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19th century painters may have primed their canvases with beer-brewing leftovers
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 5/24/23 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 5/24/23

19th century painters may have primed their canvases with beer-brewing leftovers

Brewer’s yeast proteins turned up in several works by two of Denmark’s most famous artists

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