'This doesn't just fall on women': computer scientists reflect on gender biases in STEM

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AI can turbocharge scientists' careers — but limit their scope

In this episode:00:47 AI can boost research productivity — at what cost?Research article: Hao et al.10:10 Research HighlightsNature: Ancient ‘snowball’ Earth had frigidly briny seasNature: Putting immune cells into ‘night mode’ reduces heart-attack damage12:41 JWST images are ful ...  Show more

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