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Changing the Eurocentric narrative about the history of science – why multiculturalism matters

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Karen K.
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Former Facebook executive tells Senate committee company undermined US national security with China

Former Facebook executive tells Senate committee company undermined US national security with China

Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, accusing the social media company of undermining national security and briefing China on U.S.
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Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio

Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio

Microsoft said it is “slowing or pausing” some of its data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio, the latest sign that the demand for artificial intelligence technology that drove a massive infrastructure expansion might not nee
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Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy

Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thanks to a mouse watching clips from “The Matrix,” scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date – a diagram of the wiring connecting 84,000 neurons as they fire off messages.
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After years of resisting, South Carolina moves toward hands-free cellphones while driving

After years of resisting, South Carolina moves toward hands-free cellphones while driving

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After eight years of trying to persuade his fellow lawmakers in the South Carolina House to require hands-free cellphone use while driving, a little pain might have helped Rep. Bill Taylor get his bill passed Wednesday.
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Albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Elton John and Minecraft enter National Recording Registry

Albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Elton John and Minecraft enter National Recording Registry

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Albums from Elton John , Miles Davis, Tracy Chapman, Mary J. Blige and the cast of “Hamilton" are entering America's audio canon, along with singles from Helen Reddy and Celine Dion and the music of Minecraft.
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Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief

Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The nominee for NASA’s top job, billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman , outlined his vision for space exploration on Wednesday that prioritizes sending astronauts to Mars without giving up on the moon.
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Kidnapping and conspiracy charges are dropped against college students in ‘Catch a Predator’ fad

Kidnapping and conspiracy charges are dropped against college students in ‘Catch a Predator’ fad

A judge has dismissed conspiracy and kidnapping charges against five Massachusetts college students who were accused of plotting to lure a man to their campus through a dating app and then seizing him as part of a “Catch a Predator” trend on social m
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Soil from the moon's far side suggests drier conditions than the side facing Earth

Soil from the moon's far side suggests drier conditions than the side facing Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Soil and rocks returned from the moon’s mysterious far side suggest it may be drier than the side constantly facing Earth, Chinese scientists reported Wednesday.
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Schools relying on digital surveillance find security still takes a human touch

Schools relying on digital surveillance find security still takes a human touch

Four years ago, a sixth grader in Rigby, Idaho, shot and injured two peers and a custodian at a middle school. The tragedy prompted school officials to reimagine what threat prevention looks like in the district.
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