As artificial intelligence becomes more common in university classrooms, some professors are weighing the benefits — and downsides — of students using it for research projects. 2 professors weigh in on how large-language models may help — or hinder — student research. As artificial intelligence becomes more common in university …
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How oceans could be used for carbon capture on a big scale
In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the carbon capture potential of the world’s oceans and what effect beavers are having in the Arctic (spoiler: it’s not good). Also: Humidity can make apartments unsafe in a heat wave. Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. …
Read More »NASA wants to shift talk on unexplained sightings ‘from sensationalism to science’
NASA said Thursday that the study of UFOs will require new scientific techniques, including advanced satellites as well as a shift in how unexplained sightings are perceived. Independent panel says no evidence found that unidentified anomalous phenomena had extraterrestrial origin. NASA said Thursday that the study of UFOs will require …
Read More »Efforts underway to save salmon trapped in B.C. lake due to drought
More than 80 per cent of B.C.’s water basins are experiencing level 4 or 5 drought conditions, with salmon in many parts of the province struggling to make it to their spawning grounds. More than 80% of B.C.’s water basins are experiencing level 4 or 5 drought conditions. Biologists are …
Read More »Oh my pod! Orcas moving en masse near N.L. astonish scientist
Fisheries and Oceans Canada whale researchers recently spotted one of the largest pods of orca whales ever reported off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. DFO researchers observe one of the largest pods recorded since data collection began in 1700s. Whale researchers with the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans …
Read More »Skills development under threat from tech
Monash University has found that increased awareness of the advantages of generative AI has also posed a threat to skill development across the globe. As generative AI applications such as ChatGPT become more convenient for learners and educators, academic integrity is being challenged, it said. AI has the ability to …
Read More »Galaxies’ bubble dwarfs Milky Way
Inside that heart is the Bootes supercluster of galaxies, which is surrounded by a vast void sometimes called ‘the Great Nothing.’ Astronomers have discovered the first “bubble of galaxies,” a nearly unimaginably massive cosmic structure thought to be a fossilized remnant from just after the Big Bang sitting in our …
Read More »As hungry bears feast in B.C. towns, some people are taking a ‘no snitching’ stance
Prince George is seeing an extreme number of black bears — even for this time of year when they must fatten up for winter. But with more sightings have come more complaints and, consequently, more bears killed by conservation officers. That’s causing some residents to ask if they should call …
Read More »New comet makes historically close approach to Earth today, but spotting it will take some luck
Comet Nishimura (C/2023 P1) was discovered in August and is now whizzing by Earth, but finding it in the sky will be a challenge. Comet Nishimura, discovered last month, will be competing with the sun as it rises and sets. There’s a newly discovered comet in the sky, and it’s …
Read More »Invasive species are costing us dearly, both in terms of dollars and biodiversity
In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the financial and ecological costs of invasive species and why Vancouver’s architecture is poorly suited to a warming planet. Also: Home insurance in the age of climate change. Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter …
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