Category: Knowledge
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Human (AI) Grounding: I do not understand! (A lost art)
I did not understand. That phrase is encountered less and less in today's AI powered era. You see, everyone "understands" with the summary provided by AI. Everyone "knows" with the knowledge support of a great LLM that taps on the knowledge of millions just to show something. And given time, you may even write a…
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Simple. The worst enemy of truth…
Charles Darwin's 1842 theory about the formation of ring-shaped reefs, called atolls, is incorrect, but 'it's so beautiful, so simple and pleasing' that it still appears in textbooks and university courses, said a marine geologist. The accurate description is more complicated, and biologists are hoping to set the record straight. (1) Simple is beautiful. Simple…
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Life. Out of nothing.
Mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells, generating energy that supports life. A giant molecular proton pump, called complex I, is crucial: It sets in motion a chain of reactions, creating a proton gradient that powers the generation of ATP, the cell's fuel. Scientists have solved the mystery of how complex I works: Conformational changes…
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Simple questions…
On some days, time flies by, while on others it seems to drag on. A new study from JNeurosci reveals why: time-sensitive neurons get worn out and skew our perceptions of time. (1) Senses based on specific cells or neurons. Perception based on specific body functions. What is the correct perception? What is the false…
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