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Katya Poltorak

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Science & Technology

Boston’s rats are talking. Scientists are listening with AI

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Science & Technology

AI turns bodycam footage into text. Can it keep the speakers straight?

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Health

PFAS may raise blood pressure during pregnancy. Who is at risk?

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Science & Technology

A spider in disguise puts wildlife travel habits in the spotlight

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Science & Technology

This AI-powered chip can offer a deeper look at faulty brain activity

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Science & Technology

This cat is new to science. What does it take to identify a species?

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Health

What regular music practice means for a developing brain

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Society & Culture

AI and digital culture make their way into Merriam-Webster

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Health

Trusted supplements in the hot seat: could they harm the aging brain?

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Health

Scientists dig into the potato’s potential to fight gut inflammation

Science & Technology

Some rats freeze when anticipating danger. Others make a run for it

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Science & Technology

Are bots changing how people talk? Language in the age of AI