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Melissa Lafsky

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Chess-pieces

Complexity science has changed the way researchers think about the climate, the economy and ecosystems. Is it about to do the same for chess? 

How A New Science of Chess is Emerging

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"Quantum phenomena are mysterious and often counterintuitive."

Quantum Computers Are Like Kaleidoscopes, Helping Illustrate Science and Technology

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What is a synthetic reality and what are Deepfakes? Discover more about the good and bad of the emergence of synthetic realities. 

Synthetic Reality Can Generate Worlds and Drive Innovative Solutions

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8 Amazing Black Scientists

Working everywhere from operating rooms to NASA research facilities, these pioneer Black scientists changed history and propelled us into the future.

8 Amazing Black Scientists and How They Changed History 

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Generative AI tools have unleashed a new world of promise and pitfalls.

The Year of the AI Conversation

Kids can learn to code with simple activities like an Hour of Code or fun games you can find on Science Near Me. (Credit: SeventyFour/Shutterstock)

Kids Coding

Coding is far easier and more fun than you might think. Find out how to get started during CSEdWeek.

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