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Elon Musk Owns Twitter. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
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Will Elon Musk's plans for Twitter make its misinformation problems worse, or will he implement real changes on the platform that will be for the better?
Why Do Social Media Platforms Practice Shadowbanning?
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What is shadowbanning, and how can you avoid it? HowStuffWorks looks into the murky world behind your favorite social media sites.
Think That's Your Kid Calling for Money? It Could Be a Voice Deepfake
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It's becoming increasingly possible to convincingly simulate a person's voice and now, with ChatGPT, to simulate a convincing phone conversation.
Should You Know if Your Doctor Is a Democrat or a Republican?
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A new study found instances where doctors' political beliefs correlated with their patient treatment options. HowStuffWorks Now investigates.
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.
How Lie Detectors Work
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Lie detection is a consistently controversial topic -- how can a machine tell truth from deception? Does everyone have the same physiological reaction when telling a lie? If so, how can some people "beat the box"? Find out what these devices measure and if they really can detect lies.
How Gerrymandering Works
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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article
Ultimate Guide to 'Cars'
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'Cars,' which is about a NASCAR-style race car, is the latest Pixar animated film. Go behind the scenes with the director of the movie, John Lasseter.