Olivia L. Dobbs
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Science Enthusiast, Naturalist, Dreamer, Nerd.
I crosspost my Medium articles here :)
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New Research Indicates Nearly Inevitable Sea Level Rise in the Next Century
It’s too late to save the West Antarctic ice shelf from melting, according to new research published on October 23, 2023. The study, published by Kaitlin A. Naughten, Paul R. Holland & Jan De Rydt, paints a concerning picture of the next hundred years.
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Earth
A Crisis of Invisible Pollution: How Urban Noise Harms Nature
When you think of pollution, certain sights come to mind: beaches littered with plastic, greenish liquid pouring out from a pipe. These sorts of pollution get the most attention, they’re charismatically dramatic and often acutely heartbreaking. But, unfortunately, our effect on other creatures isn’t isolated to the chemicals and refuse we produce. On top of the sludge and fumes, we’re also profoundly noisy to our natural neighbors.
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Earth
The Chickadee: Nature’s Secret Genius Bird-Brain
Chickadees are smarter than their tiny heads might indicate. The round little genus of birds has long been a delight for birders, but, more recently, they’ve become a fascinating study species for behavioral scientists, too!
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Earth
BlueWalker 3’s Incredible Light Pollution: Why it Matters
“The rapid proliferation of satellites in recent years has alarmed stargazers from all walks of life. As spacecraft move across the sky, they create bright trails and an ambient glow in the sky that can destroy astronomical images and obscure fainter celestial objects that would otherwise be visible to the naked eye.” - Becky Ferreira, New York Times
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Futurism
10 of the Coolest New Animal and Fungi Species Discovered in 2023
2023 has been a remarkably productive year for science. With COVID restrictions nearly entirely lifted, scientists have finally been able to return to business as mostly usual with field research and exploration. The results are already showing, and all across the world, folks have been finding new animals and fungi hiding in remarkable locations.
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Earth
Hey Vocal, Your AI Detection Algorithm Is Flagging Your Real Users
If it wasn’t readily apparent from my profile and collection of stories, I’m a huge STEM nerd. When ChatGPT was announced I rejoiced about the potential for innovation and efficiency. Where many saw [an absolutely incredibly valid] concern about jobs being stolen and their livelihood being jeopardized, I couldn’t help but wax optimistic, suddenly all authors were granted a new, free tool for peer-like review, SEO optimization, and, yes, even text generation.
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Writers
We're Officially In the Artificial Intelligence Goldrush
The Pandora’s Box which is artificial intelligence has already been opened. Its effects are already visible, rippling throughout our media, our political landscape, and perhaps even your home. Change is already upon us and, if we strategically adapt with it, AI has the potential to be a remarkable benefit to society and the individuals who adopt it.
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Futurism
Memetics and the Value of the Viral Engine
A successful marketing strategy is a misleading beast, one that seems easy to tame at first glance. With a wealth of online resources, one can feel as if every strategy has already been done, and all that’s left to do is pluck them from other sites and implement them. But, even with great effort, knowledge, and budget, making an impact on audiences can prove nearly impossible, resulting in thousands of social posts left unengaged with, unread emails, and wasted money. Even the best-laid marketing plans often go awry.
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Humans
This Pill Kills Tumors - Scientific Breakthrough Just Got Us Closer to Curing Cancer
In 2022, the world was taken by storm as a clinical study of Dostarlimab successfully cured all 12 patients of rectal cancer. Now, just over a year later, scientists have successfully made more incredible leaps toward making cancer survivable. As the exciting field of oncology marches on the innovations being made are fascinating - and have incredible potential for reshaping the survivability of cancers.
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Futurism
We Still Don’t Really Know What Life Is
Biology is the study of life. Over its evolution, its laws and theories have helped us develop a myriad of fascinating understandings and technologies. But, despite multiple hundreds of years of development and advancement, it isn’t yet complete. In fact, our journey into the study of life has only just begun.
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Earth
