How students should — and shouldn’t — use artificial intelligence
The invention of calculators in the 1970s didn’t eliminate the need for mathematical skills; it shifted the focus to using…
Category: Science and Technology
As West Nile infections surged, these scientists faced an unprecedented challenge
Anna Wanek has visions of mosquitoes dancing in her head, even when she’s asleep. “I have a recurring tarsalis dream…
How ChatGPT can plan your summer vacation
The days of surfing multiple websites to book travel or plan a vacation may soon become a thing of the…
A coroner you can count on
This story appears in the spring 2024 issue of RED Magazine. Raeann Brown didn’t intend to be a coroner. When…
Bugging out: What to expect during this year’s rare double swarm of cicadas
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard about a rare double swarm of cicadas that will surface…
9 career paths for hydrophiles
From the state’s 24-year megadrought to the interstate Colorado River deal, water issues have been dominating headlines in recent years….
Though rare, fires in electric vehicles pose serious risks
It seems that whenever an electric vehicle catches fire, a headline is sure to follow — perhaps due to the…
9 space marvels to scope out in 2024
Look up to the stars this year, and you can expect to see all kinds of wonders. There will be…
Far from the ocean, a Colorado biologist works to save coral reefs
Over a quarter of all known marine species rely on coral reefs for survival. They also help shield coastal areas…
Outer space is full of our junk. Here’s what we should do about it
Roughly 25,000 pieces of space junk, including obsolete satellites, rocket parts and other debris, are currently orbiting Earth. Despite the…