Data poisoning can corrupt #AI systems, potentially leading to dangerous outcomes like disrupting public transportation or enabling espionage.
Researchers are developing defenses using blockchain and federated learning.
https://theconversation.com/how-poisoned-data-can-trick-ai-and-how-to-stop-it-256423
Sustainable jet fuels could cut flight emissions without redesigning planes.
Unfortunately new federal cuts slash funding for the research needed to make them viable at scale, and reduce aviation’s production of 2.5% of global carbon emissions.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases monthly data on inflation, employment, and wages—figures that shape business decisions. Experts say it's virtually impossible to "rig" the data, despite former President Trump’s accusation against the BLS commissioner who he fired. https://theconversation.com/bureau-of-labor-statistics-tells-the-us-whats-up-with-the-economy-trump-firing-its-top-official-may-undercut-trust-in-its-data-262673
Fears that falling birth rates in US could lead to population collapse are based on faulty assumptions https://theconversation.com/fears-that-falling-birth-rates-in-us-could-lead-to-population-collapse-are-based-on-faulty-assumptions-261031
☀️🔥What is a heat dome?
A meteorologist explains the weather phenomenon baking large parts of the country:
#summer #heatwave
Blue-green algae doesn’t just stink up a lake – it can sicken swimmers, kill dogs, and contaminate tap water.
Lake Erie’s blooms are starting earlier and sticking around longer.
New findings about #guns:
More than half of U.S. teens living in households with firearms believe they can access and load a firearm at home.
Even when their parents report storing them locked and unloaded, more than 1/3 of teens still believe they could access and load one. https://buff.ly/I9kFuuE
Nat King Cole wasn’t just a groundbreaking musician—he was a quiet yet resolute advocate for social justice. Examining his activism reveals the nuanced ways he challenged racism and supported the Civil Rights Movement, often in ways that went unnoticed.
https://theconversation.com/nat-king-coles-often-overlooked-role-in-the-civil-rights-movement-248527
#BlackMastodon #History
A common parasite called Toxoplasma gondii may be contributing to declining male fertility rates. New research shows it can decapitate human sperm cells in a test tube with just 5 minutes of direct contact. A microbiologist explains: https://buff.ly/hHS84l5
Born enslaved, John Andrew Jackson spent his life fighting for freedom as a fugitive, abolitionist, lecturer and writer. Along the way, he met an aspiring writer.
Here’s a look at their remarkable friendship:
#Bookstodon
From "R.U.R." to "The Matrix," pop culture has long stoked fears about #AI. An English professor wonders if the more immediate risks are posed by those developing and deploying it, not the technology itself: https://buff.ly/zdkfmHL
Happy #piday 🥧🍰🎉
But while π gets attention, mathematician and novelist Manil Suri says we should also celebrate φ, 𝑒 and the Feigenbaum constant δ
Without #FEMA, smaller and less wealthy states would likely struggle to respond effectively to disasters. A #publichealth professor looks at why getting rid of FEMA would be a bad idea https://theconversation.com/if-fema-didnt-exist-could-states-handle-the-disaster-response-alone-248758 #climatechange #hurricanes #LAFires
Mutton, an Indigenous woolly dog, died in 1859 − analysis confirms precolonial lineage of this extinct breed, once kept for their wool https://buff.ly/3WMOdrX
Less than 1%.
That’s the percentage of #transgender patients who report regret after gender-affirming procedures. https://buff.ly/4hoSAlk
The Eagles' "Philly Special" in #SuperBowl LII showcased tactical creativity in action. A sports scientist explains how being relaxed and open to new ideas can make the difference between victory and defeat. https://theconversation.com/im-a-sports-psychologist-and-diehard-eagles-fan-heres-the-behavioral-science-behind-a-super-bowl-lix-win-248643 nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq3r80tfzzyyg25kzys2m3czk3f6erg4cxgkhva3w2wp4hlg97perqzheylp #psychology #mindfulness
Bad news for one brand can shake confidence in an entire product category. A #marketing professor explains why smart brands cut ad spending when a rival stumbles: https://theconversation.com/smart-brands-rein-in-ad-spending-when-a-rival-faces-a-setback-heres-why-248842 #advertising
Smart brands rein in ad spending when a rival faces a setback − here’s why https://buff.ly/3WMzMnL
People are captivated by the #hottake, the #callout, the #clapback, the immediate verdict. But responsible political judgment requires reflection, and reflection takes time. https://buff.ly/3DJgxEW #politics #groupthink
Our ancient primate ancestors likely gave birth to #twins as the norm, not the exception. The switch to single births happened at least 50 million years ago, according to anthropologists. https://buff.ly/3DxEOOm