A central question remains unresolved in the draft treaty: Is plastic pollution basically a waste management problem, or can it be solved only with a cap on production?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had a tumultuous November.
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The board is supposed to stop OpenAI from veering from its mission of building technology that benefits humanity.
The role-playing game has sold millions of copies since its August 2023 release and is one of the highest-rated video games of all time.
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For years, the biggest video game publishers have operated under the assumption that compelling stories and captivating characters don’t offer a good return on investment.
The COP28 climate conference runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2023, in Dubai.
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Industry is a leading climate polluter: Our road map shows what’s needed to cut industrial emissions in fast-growing countries.
The drama surrounding OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, left − joined on stage here by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella − has overshadowed the first anniversary of the company’s ChatGPT.
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Only a small fraction of women have received any financial education at all.
A wildfire during hot, dry conditions in August 2023 destroyed Lahaina, Hawaii, and devastated Maui’s tourism industry – the heart of its economy.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell bristles at talk of managing climate change, but the damage it is doing the US economy is hard to ignore, as the latest National Climate Assessment shows.
Gentle parents often feel overwhelmed and alone, researchers found.
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People with adverse experiences during childhood − whether physical, emotional or sexual abuse − had higher rates of death and hospitalization decades later from COVID-19.
It’s hard to divulge an inability to put food on the table.
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AI is exciting and scary, but it’s also a very useful tool. Here’s how AI is helping farmers shore up their bottom lines, protect the environment and boost food security.
RNA is more than just a transitional state between DNA and protein.
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When just one of the thousands of microRNAs in people go awry, it can cause diseases ranging from heart disease to cancer.
Minnesotans hold a rally at the state capitol in St. Paul to support trans kids in March 2022.
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The question of whether local declarations offering sanctuary for LGBTQIA+ people place local law above federal law depends on what the statements actually promise.
U.S. President Harry Truman holds a Torah given to him by Chaim Weizmann, the first president of Israel, in May 1948.
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A survey about college writing instructors’ fears and anxieties about AI demonstrates that student cheating isn’t their only concern. And in fact, many have embraced it as a teaching tool.
According to the publisher’s editor-at-large, 2023 represented ‘a kind of crisis of authenticity.’
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Detroit residents with past-due bills are facing water shut-offs again after a reprieve during COVID-19. At the same time, providers are also raising rates.
Parents can model good media habits, like using online tools to connect with family and friends.
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Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 17 Philadelphia parents about how their family uses digital media. Here they offer tips to promote healthy, balanced media habits for kids.
Humility among health care providers can help prevent burnout.
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