If you read a poem and feel moved by it, but then find out it was actually written by a computer, would you feel differently about the experience? Would you think that the computer had expressed itself and been creative, or would you...

We’ve mentioned already that there’s a lot of money in media and a huge chunk of that money is spent on trying to get you to do something – buy something, vote a certain way, change a behavior. How does advertising work? And what’s the...

Cannibalism may actually make a community healthier, but maybe don't try it at home.

What can some of literature's most famous heroes teach us? From the epic hero (like Beowulf) to the tragic hero (like Oedipus), each has something distinctive to share. April Gudenrath describes the many faces of the fictional hero --...

How can simple sound waves cause so much emotion? I went from my comfy chair to the streets of Austin to investigate how it might be written into our neuroscience and evolution. Modern neuroscience says our brains may be wired to pick...

Rodents are known for being pretty small, but wait till you see the world's largest rodent: the capybara!

People have been grappling with the question of artificial creativity -- alongside the question of artificial intelligence -- for over 170 years. For instance, could we program machines to create high quality original music? And if we...

Artificial intelligence is everywhere and it's already making a huge impact on our lives. It's autocompleting texts on our cellphones, telling us which videos to watch on YouTube, beating us at video games, recognizing us in photos,...

This week, Stan Muller teaches you the basics of copyright in the United States. Copyright law is territorial, so we're going to cover the system we know the most about, and that's the US. Stan will talk about what kind of ideas can be...

What trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature's most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes? Matthew Winkler takes us step-by-step through the crucial...

Why don't we have robots taking care of our every need by now? A little history of the field of robotics might help you understand how hard it is to get machines to perform tasks, and how far we've come in just a few decades.

New ReviewImagine humans evolving inside Saturn’s icy rings — taller but weaker without gravity, pale yet resilient against the cold, their skin hardened by flying ice and dust.

New ReviewIn this video, I will answer the question ‘What is Agentic AI, and what are AI Agents? Is Agentic AI the future of project management? And will Agentic AI take our jobs?

Dr. Lillian Glass reflects on her mentor, Dr. Robert J. Gorlin, a world-renowned geneticist and expert in craniofacial and medical genetics at the University of Minnesota. She recalls his brilliance, compassion, and humanity—qualities...

Several states have recently passed or considered strict limitations on abortion. Some of these laws are crafted in a way that misunderstands the nature of pregnancy and the risks of miscarriages. These laws leave room for women who have...

In almost every year since the 1960s, health care spending has grown at least as fast as the overall economy, and often much faster. Health economists have long debated why.

Can a Robot Ever Become Your Friend?

Why is stubbing a toe so painful? The answer lies deep in our evolutionary past. Scientists are unlocking the secrets of how we started walking on two legs by studying a critical joint in our toes, revealing a slow transformation that...

This video is the ninth installment of our Psychology Revision Series to prepare you for your exams with exactly the right information that you need to know.

Sharks from species once thought harmless kill and eat snorkeler in feeding frenzyCredit: The Independent/LUMEN 5

Welcome back to Bizarre Beasts: Season Zero, where we are remastering episodes of Bizarre Beasts that were originally created for Vlogbrothers. This episode, Prehensile-tailed porcupines! Meet Kemosabe, the critter that helped inspire...

After setting all elements of the chatbot, we will complete the bot by inputting queries and data and receiving responses from the chatbot based on the question placed.

In this lesson, we will explore the enabling features of a machine learning-based chatbot, including scaling operations, task automation, user engagement, social media interaction, multilingual models, and connectivity.

Starting Stories – Francesca Simon