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Secret Messages Can Hide in AI-Generated Media

In steganography, an ordinary message masks the presence of a secret communication. Humans can never do it perfectly, but a new study shows it’s possible for machines

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/secret-messages-can-hide-in-ai-generated-media/

World's Largest Fusion Project Is in Big Trouble, New Documents Reveal

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) is already billions of dollars over budget and decades behind schedule. How much more money and time it will take to complete, not even its leaders can say

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/worlds-largest-fusion-project-is-in-big-trouble-new-documents-reveal/

Here's What the Supreme Court's Clean Water Act Ruling Means to You

Formerly “adjacent” wetlands in more than half of all states may be dredged or filled now that their federal protections have been stripped

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/heres-what-the-supreme-courts-clean-water-act-ruling-means-to-you/

This Tiny Fish Can Recognize Itself in Photos

A fish species recognizes its own face digitally edited onto another fish’s body. What does this mean for self-awareness?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/this-tiny-fish-can-recognize-itself-in-photos/

Climate Change Has Made California's Wildfires Five Times Bigger

New research finds that the area burned by wildfires during summer in California has increased fivefold since 1971 because of more arid conditions caused by climate change

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/climate-change-has-made-californias-wildfires-five-times-bigger/

A New Therapy for Multiple Personality Disorder Helps a Woman with 12 Selves

Therapy for dissociative identity disorder has aimed to meld many personalities into one. But that’s not the only solution, a caring therapist shows

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-traumatized-woman-with-multiple-personalities-gets-better-as-her-parts-work-as-a-team/

AI Chatbots Could Help Provide Therapy, but Caution Is Needed

Therapy apps are incorporating AI programs such as ChatGPT. But such programs could provide unvetted or harmful feedback if they’re not well regulated

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ai-chatbots-could-help-provide-therapy-but-caution-is-needed/

How to Protect Yourself from Ticks and the Dangerous Diseases They Spread

Experts explain why tick-borne illnesses are increasing in the U.S. and offer tips to prevent bites

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-protect-yourself-from-ticks-and-the-dangerous-diseases-they-spread/

Can You Change Your Metabolism?

Though you might not be able to significantly rev up your metabolism, there are ways to boost the energy your body burns while doing nothing

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-you-change-your-metabolism/

Can You Change Your Metabolism?

Though you might not be able to significantly rev up your metabolism, there are ways to boost the energy your body burns while doing nothing

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-you-change-your-metabolism/

Can You Change Your Metabolism?

Though you might not be able to significantly rev up your metabolism, there are ways to boost the energy your body burns while doing nothing

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-you-change-your-metabolism/

Cleo, the Mysterious Math Menace

In 2013 a new user took an online math forum by storm with unproved answers. Today they’re an urban legend. But who were they?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/cleo-the-mysterious-math-menace/

Cleo, the Mysterious Math Menace

In 2013 a new user took an online math forum by storm with unproved answers. Today they’re an urban legend. But who were they?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/cleo-the-mysterious-math-menace/

Cleo, the Mysterious Math Menace

In 2013 a new user took an online math forum by storm with unproved answers. Today they’re an urban legend. But who were they?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/cleo-the-mysterious-math-menace/

Cleo, the Mysterious Math Menace

In 2013 a new user took an online math forum by storm with unproved answers. Today they’re an urban legend. But who were they?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/cleo-the-mysterious-math-menace/

Cleo, the Mysterious Math Menace

In 2013 a new user took an online math forum by storm with unproved answers. Today they’re an urban legend. But who were they?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/cleo-the-mysterious-math-menace/

Cleo, the Mysterious Math Menace

In 2013 a new user took an online math forum by storm with unproved answers. Today they’re an urban legend. But who were they?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/cleo-the-mysterious-math-menace/

Cleo, the Mysterious Math Menace

In 2013 a new user took an online math forum by storm with unproved answers. Today they’re an urban legend. But who were they?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/cleo-the-mysterious-math-menace/

Cleo, the Mysterious Math Menace

In 2013 a new user took an online math forum by storm with unproved answers. Today they’re an urban legend. But who were they?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/cleo-the-mysterious-math-menace/

Cleo, the Mysterious Math Menace

In 2013 a new user took an online math forum by storm with unproved answers. Today they’re an urban legend. But who were they?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/cleo-the-mysterious-math-menace/