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A prominent philosopher has raised concerns about a growing “social disconnect” between those who believe that artificially intelligent systems possess consciousness and those who argue that…
Scientific research revolves around solving complex problems, and so do computer games. In 2008, a group of scientists developed the first video game that allows non-scientists…
Roblox, a popular children’s gaming platform, is increasing parental monitoring to address concerns about child grooming, exploitation, and inappropriate content. The platform will now restrict young…
ammonia: A colorless gas with a foul odor, made from nitrogen and hydrogen. Used in food production and as fertilizer. Secreted by kidneys, giving urine its…
GReactor actors have always fascinated artists. I suppose edmund keene He looks wild and devilish, like George Clint's Sir Giles Overreach. Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth…
Monotremes (noun “monotream”) Monotremes are a unique group of egg-laying mammals. Only five species of monotremes exist today. All live in Australia or New Guinea. Platypus…
The voice of medieval king Richard III has been recreated using technology, complete with a distinctive Yorkshire accent. An digital avatar of the monarch was unveiled…
Moon over the Salenne Pass nagelestock.com/Alamy Observational astronomers hate the moon. This may surprise some people. After all, the moon is beautiful, the closest celestial object…
A parliamentary committee investigating the impact of social media on Australian society has recommended empowering users to change, reset, and disable algorithms, as well as enhancing…
indigenous artist kite Florian Vogeneder/vog.photo PST ART: Collision of art and science Multiple venues, Southern California Closed on February 16, 2025 The myth of a world…
Scientists may have found another reason to prioritize dental hygieneSkynesher/Getty Images Growing evidence suggests that the microbes in our mouths can put us at risk for…
CTemu, the Chinese online marketplace that has seen rapid international growth with its attractive and often incredibly affordable range of products, is facing increasing challenges with…
aAt 7 a.m. on Wednesday, I drop my kids off for a two-night school camp. The first large-scale school training camp. Children hold pillows under their…
WWe're disoriented and our brains are shrinking – at least our hippocampus is shrinking. These seahorse-shaped parts of the brain are about 5 cm in size,…
PThis is essentially what transpired at Mar-a-Lago on election night, when it became evident that Trump had emerged victorious. The scene was chaotic. Mr. Trump is…
Steven Johnson, a research software enthusiast known for his nonfiction books, is constantly on the lookout for digital tools to enhance the creative process. When the…
Was it the week that X died? The platform, previously seen as an ideal marketplace for information exchange, has suffered its biggest breach to date. Bluesky,…
TThe first time Terry Vandenbos saw a bear run away from a drone was on a spring day two years ago when he was chasing a…
The fabled “Doomfish” has reappeared in California.The rare and long ribbon-shaped oarfish, often seen as a sign of impending disaster, has washed ashore on a California…
The’s great at buying Christmas presents for tweens (ages 9 to 12). They will tell you exactly what they want. Cons: They tell you exactly what…
When it comes to meteor showers, the Leonids are known as one of the best. Famous for its fast and bright fireball meteors, the Leonid meteor…
This year, we have been treated to various stunning celestial events by the moon, and now the grand finale is approaching with the last supermoon of…
Eleven million years ago, an asteroid hit Mars, sending debris flying through space. One of these masses eventually crashed into Earth. During initial investigation of this…
Archaeologists have investigated an exceptional assemblage of more than 100 perforated pebbles excavated from the 12,000-year-old Natufian village of Nahal Eingev II in Israel, and have…
Newly described trilobite genera and species alter one morphological character to overcome challenges and modify another character to fulfill the original function, presenting a unique example…
abnormality: A brief and unexpected difference. Something uncommon, especially something that falls outside the usual range. ash: (in geology) small, light pieces of rock or glass…
This weekend, stargazers are in for a treat with a double feature in the sky. The last supermoon of the year, known as the Beaver Moon,…
The annual report announced by the Department of Defense revealed 21 intriguing incidents when investigating UFO sightings, officially known as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). Between May…
overviewLaura Hellmuth, editor-in-chief of Scientific American, is leaving the company.Immediately after the election, she posted several profane comments on social media posts about the results.It is…
Attention all ‘Ice Age’ enthusiasts: New research has uncovered the preserved remains of a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cat which have been analyzed for the very first time.…
Azerbaijan's capital Baku is located on the western coast of the Caspian Sea, but falling water levels could cut off the city and oil infrastructure from…
Methane plume at least 4.8 kilometers long pours into the atmosphere south of Tehran, IranNASA/JPL-California Institute of Technology The world now has more ways than ever…
Can you speak AI? Shutterstock/Ole.CNX Microsoft has created an artificial language that allows AI models to speak to each other faster and more efficiently than in…
Deep beneath the snow-covered slopes lie prehistoric wonders waiting to be discovered. Recently, hikers in the Italian Alps stumbled upon an ancient ecosystem that predates even…
BWhen ChatGPT was released in 2022, I was among the first users. Initially, I felt a mix of excitement and apprehension, unsure of how to proceed.…
Illuminated in a ghostly purplish-red light, this floating lettuce is almost indistinguishable from lettuce grown outdoors, but requires one-tenth the land area. Their high-tech greenhouse in…
The focus of this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon revolved around artificial intelligence and laundry-sorting robots. A humanoid named Digit, created by US company Agility Robotics,…
If you’re focused on other things, you might easily miss the person wearing the gorilla costume. Skully/Alamy When we are focused on one task, we often…
Sophie Turner is set to portray Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. According to deadline, discussions are ongoing for the…
The Misconceptions Surrounding Lucy’s Fossils and Their Significance in Understanding Ancient Humans
Reconstruction of the famous human LucyFrank Nowikowski/Alamy This is an excerpt from Our Human Story, a newsletter about the revolution in archaeology. Sign up to receive…
