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Why AI Shouldn’t Replace Historians Anytime Soon

Why AI Shouldn’t Replace Historians Anytime Soon

Microsoft recently released a study about the types of jobs most likely to be augmented by AI in the future. It led many people to assume those are the jobs that will soon be replaced by machines, and since “historian” ranked second highest on the list, it raised more than a few eyebrows among historians on social media. But after …

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‘Ice cube’ clouds discovered at the galaxy’s center shouldn’t exist — and they hint at a recent black hole explosion

‘Ice cube’ clouds discovered at the galaxy’s center shouldn’t exist — and they hint at a recent black hole explosion

Two of the strangest structures in the galaxy just got even stranger. Ballooning above and below the Milky Way‘s center like a massive hourglass, the mysterious Fermi bubbles loom large over our galaxy. These enormous twin orbs of superheated plasma have been gushing out of the galactic center for millions of years. Today, they span some 50,000 light-years from tip …

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I monitor the security cameras at work. I just saw something I definitely shouldn’t have.

I monitor the security cameras at work. I just saw something I definitely shouldn’t have.

Good Job is Slate’s advice column on work. Have a workplace problem big or small? Send it to Laura Helmuth and Doree Shafrir here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Good Job, There has been an ongoing rivalry between two women at my workplace, “Debby” and “Barbara.” Recently, it’s taken an ugly turn. Debby has begun an affair with Barbara’s husband (he works in our company, …

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China found something in Moon samples that shouldn’t be there

China found something in Moon samples that shouldn’t be there

Chinese researchers found something surprising in the dust brought back by the Chang’e-5 mission: thin layers of carbon called graphene. The spectral fingerprint matched multilayer graphene, a carbon lattice stacked two to ten atoms thick. Lead author Wei Zhang of Jilin University says the find could reshape ideas about lunar birth and guide resource plans for future crews. The study …

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Pharmacists reveal the five things you shouldn’t mix with your morning coffee

Pharmacists reveal the five things you shouldn’t mix with your morning coffee

Experts are warning against taking five vitamin and mineral supplements with your morning coffee.  Caffeinated foods and beverages have become staples in most modern-day diets, whether it be a midday pick-me-up or a boost of energy right before a workout.   Two in three American adults drink some form of coffee every day, according to the National Coffee Association. And approximately …

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Earth Has Tilted 31.5 Inches. That Shouldn’t Happen.

Earth Has Tilted 31.5 Inches. That Shouldn’t Happen.

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: When humans pump groundwater, it has a substantial impact on the tilt of Earth’s rotation. Additionally, a study documents just how much of an influence groundwater pumping has on climate change. Understanding this relatively recent data may provide a better understanding of how to help stave off sea-level rise. Water has …

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