Sunspots 929

Things I have recently spotted that may be of interest to others*:

The Arts: (and computing) A Conversation writer discusses the use of artificial intelligence in the production of art works.

Christianity:  Two senators, one from each party, are introducing legislation which would hold artificial intelligence companies liable for AI errors, says Gizmodo.

Health: A Conversation writer discusses the finding that over 96% of the US population had antibodies to COVID.

Gizmodo reports that gas stoves produce carcinogens.

Science: Science Alert reports that humans have (usually invisible) stripes on their skins.

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Thanks for reading.

Sunspots 890

Things I have recently spotted that may be of interest to others*:

Christianity: (And politics) CNN talks with an author who argues that white evangelicals honor supposed masculinity, regardless of what various sins that these male figures have committed, and that speaking out against this hypocrisy often leads to consequences for those who speak out.

Education: (and politics) Slate, and other outlets, report on Carson v. Makin, which Supreme Court ruling requires state funding instruction based on the beliefs of  conservative Christians.

Food: Gizmodo reports that Texas has the worst corn in the US.

Health: A report says that, if you can't stand on one leg for 10 seconds, you are twice as likely to die within 10 years as if you can.

Science: Gizmodo tells us more than we want to know about the tiny mites that live in the pores of your facial skin.

Terry Gross, of NPR, interviews a scientist who describes sensory experiences in some animals that are quite different from those of humans.

Gizmodo reports that wild bats can remember a phone-made sound for at least four years.

Gizmodo has posted some fine photos of several of the moons in the solar system.

*I try not to include items that require a password or fee to view.

Thanks for reading.