August 1, 2023
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An Asian MIT student asked AI to turn an image of her into a professional headshot. It made her white, with lighter skin and blue eyes.
An Asian MIT student was shocked when an AI tool turned her white for a professional headshot. Rona Wang said she had been put off using ... -
How book-banning campaigns have changed the lives and education of librarians – they now need to learn how to plan for safety and legally protect themselves
Librarian Sharice Towles checks in books at the main branch of the Reading Public Library circulation desk in Reading, Penn. Ben Hasty/MediaNews ...July 20, 2023 -
Support for legacy admissions is rooted in racial hierarchy
Critics of legacy admissions argue they maintain racial hierarchies that disproportionately benefit white students. YinYang/iStock via Getty ...July 18, 2023 -
Drugs and religion have been a potent combination for millennia, from cannabis at ancient funerary sites to psychedelic retreats today
Getting high to get spiritual insight isn’t a new pursuit. bestdesigns/iStock via Getty Images Gary Laderman, Emory ...July 18, 2023 -
Climate change is increasing stress on thousands of aging dams across the US
Flood damage in Edenville, Mich., after a dam failed on May 19, 2020. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio Hiba Baroud, Vanderbilt University Heavy rainfall ...July 18, 2023 -
Religion shapes vaccine views – but how exactly? Our analysis looks at ideas about God and beliefs about the Bible
Widespread skepticism toward COVID-19 vaccines took some scientists by surprise. Eric Lee/The Washington Post via Getty Images Christopher P. ...July 18, 2023 -
What the US can learn from affirmative action at universities in Brazil
Affirmative action for college students in Brazil led to better employment prospects for those who benefited from the policy. Cesar Okada via Getty ...July 18, 2023 -
How centuries of sexism excluded women from science — and how to redress the balance
Despite growing numbers of women participating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), barriers to entry and ...July 10, 2023
