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Recent Examples of undeformedThe Timmins site is comprised of layers of volcanic and sedimentary deposits and is relatively undeformed by forces such as erosion or seismic activity, which factored into the water’s preservation.—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2013
Students are turning in flawless essays and problem sets, yet many can’t explain their work, a troubling sign that generative AI is replacing actual learning in higher education.
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Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Foundations that once gave them a flawless base are settling into fine lines.