science

SC 1024x576

This artist collaborates with AI and robots

For artist Sougwen Chung, AI is an opportunity to embrace uncertainty. Many artists worry about the encroachment of artificial intelligence on artistic creation. But Sougwen Chung, a nonbinary Canadian-Chinese artist, instead sees AI as an opportunity for artists to embrace uncertainty and challenge people to think about technology and creativity in unexpected ways. Chung’s exhibitions

This artist collaborates with AI and robots Read More »

860 CCC5 Listicle Coastal Comm

How three coastal communities are dealing with rising seas

Around the world, rising seas pose a major threat to coastal communities. Flooding will likely become worse, damaging buildings where people live and work. People who reside near the ocean have to change the way they live and build, or get out altogether. Here are how a few coastal communities are facing climate change by

How three coastal communities are dealing with rising seas Read More »

NASA Hurricane 1024x643

How does climate change influence extreme weather?

 Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area when it stalled over southeastern Texas in August 2017. In the weeks that followed, Hurricane Irma traveled up the mainland of Florida, and Hurricane Maria pummeled Puerto Rico. The year 2017 would become the most expensive hurricane season on record. For decades, climate researchers using computer models have predicted

How does climate change influence extreme weather? Read More »