Large language models can draft abstracts or suggest research directions, but these artificial-intelligence tools are a work in progress.
Researchers at the US National Ignition Facility created a reaction that made more energy than they put in.
Determining sample size: how to make sure you get the correct sample size.
A first-hand description of identifying when science has failed (even if you want to think it’s worked).
A book review exploring the ‘make do and mend’ approach to science experiments – using objects to multiple ends, repurposing materials and being inventive with what’s on hand.
The Divergent Association Task quickly measures verbal creativity. People who are more creative tend to think of ideas with greater “distances” between them
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