Does language and consequently LLMs amplify gender stereotypes?
Gender stereotypes are deeply incorporated in our language. Large Language Models (LLM) could either amplify or fight these biases.
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To mark Science in School ’s 20th anniversary, we are launching a student writing competition inviting young people to explore the topic of sustainable and resilient tourism. All details below are also available in our downloadable and printable flyer. What is it about? 2027 is set to be the…
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Magic wires and a chilled battery – how fusion based technologies could power up satellites
Over 15 000 satellites are currently orbiting Earth. Do you know what it takes to keep them up there?
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Your ear can detect movements smaller than atoms and turn them into music, voices and laughter. How does it work?
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Teaching science with cartoons from the Zagreb School of Animation
Cartoons are fun to watch but can also help inspire students and enhance their understanding of science. Here’s how to do that with some classics of European animation.
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Clinical trials count on more than statistics
The rush to find treatments for COVID-19 led to a badly flawed clinical trial influencing medical treatment worldwide. What went…
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Little wonder: pH experiments the microscale way
Drop by drop: Learn about pH chemistry and neutralization reactions, and produce wonderful colours using microscale methods that are cheap, quick,…
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