By: Jonathan Rueffer | Copy Editor The tech world was taken by surprise on Jan. 20 when DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, released a free AI chatbot that rivals current dominant American models — most notably OpenAI’s GPT-4, also known as ChatGPT. By …
Science & Environment
The Mantis Shrimp: Clown of the sea
By: Lain Patton | Viewpoints Editor The sea is home to many bizarre creatures such as anglerfish, blobfish, sea pigs and many more. One of the most queer species to reside in the ocean is the mantis shrimp. This crustacean comes in many colors, with …
The nutty history of the black squirrel
Scottie dogs, Tootsie Rolls and Sunflower — what do these things have in common? They are all symbols of The College of Wooster, but there is one missing — black squirrels. Black squirrel habitats are plentiful, with predators being kept at bay thanks to the …
(Tr)U(m)pdates in the world of public health
In executive order “Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization” (WHO), President Donald Trump ordered this withdrawal on the grounds that the organization mismanaged the COVID-19 pandemic, failed to act independently from the “inappropriate political influence of WHO member states” and requires the …
Life Science Seminar Series: USC’s Professor Derrick Morton discusses PCH1B
Raegan Herdman Contributing Writer On Thursday, Nov. 21, The College of Wooster was visited by Derrick Morton, assistant professor of biological sciences and gerontology at the University of Southern California (USC). Morton’s visit was part of the biology department’s Life Science Seminar Series. Morton’s …
A Scientific Outlook: The future of eco-politics
Fatima Gilani Contributing Writer The year 2024 has made one thing clear: climate change is no longer a distant threat, but a present reality reshaping our planet. This year is on track to become the hottest on record, making this the eleventh year in a …