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Upworthy Science The mission of Leaps.org is to rebuild public trust in science as a force for good and to foster dialogue about the ethical implications of new breakthroughs.

Through accessible and accurate storytelling, Leaps.org counters misinformation and raises awareness about discoveries that could solve humanity’s greatest challenges. Since plenty of gray areas exist today in terms of how society should handle emerging developments — “leaps” — that catapult us into uncharted territory, Leaps.org encourages robust discussion among experts and the public alike abou

t what constitutes the right path forward. As the futurist and Leaps.org contributor Jamie Metzl memorably put it, “The problem we face today is that science is advancing exponentially, popular understanding is growing linearly, and the national and international regulatory infrastructure is only inching forward glacially. This mismatch is extremely dangerous for all of us.”

If Leaps.org is successful in the coming years, we will witness a retreat of fear and skepticism toward innovation, and instead see renewed enthusiasm for scientific progress. In the long run, we hope to see transformative developments both responsibly implemented and widely embraced so that all of us — and our future generations — can flourish on planet Earth (and perhaps beyond).

This is the smartest thing EVER. Way to encourage young girls to get curious and pursue STEM! (via )
12/23/2024

This is the smartest thing EVER. Way to encourage young girls to get curious and pursue STEM! (via )

brontosaurus gang
12/20/2024

brontosaurus gang

Shoutout to all the MDs, PhDs, PsyDs, and others who read books and cry 👏 society is happier and healthier thanks to all...
12/17/2024

Shoutout to all the MDs, PhDs, PsyDs, and others who read books and cry 👏 society is happier and healthier thanks to all your hard work. 🫶🏻

Not all side effects are bad 🤷‍♀️
12/10/2024

Not all side effects are bad 🤷‍♀️

They’ve got a point.
12/06/2024

They’ve got a point.

A good news dump for your timeline today. ❤️
12/04/2024

A good news dump for your timeline today. ❤️

Say it louder for the people in the back. 📢
12/03/2024

Say it louder for the people in the back. 📢

Lots of health misinformation out here lately. Stay informed, folks!
11/21/2024

Lots of health misinformation out here lately. Stay informed, folks!

This research project, led by experts at the University of Washington, is truly mind-blowing (although maybe not surpris...
11/18/2024

This research project, led by experts at the University of Washington, is truly mind-blowing (although maybe not surprising, considering how freaking smart crows can be).

The project was launched in 2006, when Prof. John Marzluff, initiated the study by putting on a scary mask and temporarily trapping seven crows. He identified them with leg rings and released them safely.

Across several years, the professor and his assistance sporadically wore the same mask and walked around the university campus feeding the crows.

According to Marzluff, even though just seven birds were initially captured, the majority of crows he encountered while wearing the mask “vehemently scolded him.” The angry reactions from the crows reached their peak in 2013 and then began to gradually decrease. Only very recently, in 2023 (seventeen years after the start of the study!!!) were Marzluff and his colleagues able to peacefully feed the crows while wearing the mask. 🤯 Mind. BLOWN.

Honestly, same.
11/18/2024

Honestly, same.

Explore how crows can hold grudges for up to 17 years, showcasing their incredible memory and recognition skills.

Absolutely not having it.
11/11/2024

Absolutely not having it.

See the rest of the 2024 finalists at comedywildlifephoto.com!
11/08/2024

See the rest of the 2024 finalists at comedywildlifephoto.com!

💔💔💔
11/06/2024

💔💔💔

Tired of seeing electoral maps? Here are a bunch of others that are equally engrossing.
11/05/2024

Tired of seeing electoral maps? Here are a bunch of others that are equally engrossing.

Happy Monday!
11/04/2024

Happy Monday!

Seriously spooky.
10/31/2024

Seriously spooky.

Astronaut Leonard Melvin snuck his two dogs into the studio for his official NASA photo. A few months later, four-year-o...
10/31/2024

Astronaut Leonard Melvin snuck his two dogs into the studio for his official NASA photo. A few months later, four-year-old Maggie Miller recreated it for Halloween. GENIUS. 👏🎃

HoI many can you guess? Answers in the comments! ⬇️
10/29/2024

HoI many can you guess? Answers in the comments! ⬇️

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Oh hey, have you heard? It’s Black History Month! We’re celebrating black Americans and their contributions to science, and first up is a man named Onesimus. This man was responsible for saving hundreds of people in Boston from a smallpox epidemic—and he did it eighty YEARS before an English physician, Edward Jenner, developed the smallpox vaccine. #blackhistory #medhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2024 #vaccination #variolation #hero #bhm #truestory #blackhistoryhero

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Here’s how beloved children’s author Roald Dahl invented a medical device that potentially saved thousands. #storytime #science #innovation #medhistory #hydrocephalus #amazing #history #author #roalddahl

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