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Meet Stanley: when AI gets emotional

How many times have you asked Alexa, Siri, or ChatGPT the same question? No matter how often we repeat ourselves, today's AI assistants stay polite, patient, and helpful. But what if an AI became sarcastic, challenged your opinion or pointed out that you had already asked the same question three times? Meet Stanley, an experimental […]

Root detectives: discovering the hidden half of plants

What happens beneath our feet when plants grow? Become a root detective and explore the hidden world underground! In this hands-on workshop, children will discover the amazing variety of plant roots and learn how they help plants find water and nutrients, anchor themselves in the soil and survive in different environments. By observing real roots […]

What’s in a name?

What’s in a name? More than you might think. Names shape identities, evoke associations, and tell stories. People, places, and institutions are given new names when their role, their environment, or their sense of self changes. But how does a good name come about—and what makes it meaningful? The Ethnographic Museum at the University of […]