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Two colossal, ultra-hot rock formations, positioned 2,900 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface in Africa and the Pacific Ocean, have influenced Earth’s magnetic field for millions of…
Twin Studies Reveal Genetic Influence on Lifespan Half Point/iStockphoto/Getty Images In developed and stable nations, individuals’ lifespans are likely influenced not only by environmental factors and…
Mars’ Significant Impact on Earth’s Climate Credit: NASA/JPL/Malin Space Science Systems Despite Mars being smaller than Earth, it profoundly affects Earth’s climate cycle. Understanding how smaller…
Over 50 years ago, Jane Goodall amazed the scientific community by discovering that chimpanzees in Tanzania use tools to extract insects from termite mounds—an act previously…
Humans have larger brains relative to body size compared to other primates, which leads to a higher glucose demand that may be supported by gut microbiota…
Chronic fatigue syndrome has multiple influencing factors, with genetics starting to emerge as a key player. Anusorn Nakdee/Getty Images Recent research is illuminating how genetics contributes…
Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A NASA/JPL-California Institute of Technology/O. Krauss (Steward Observatory) Within Cassiopeia A, the youngest known supernova in our galaxy, scientists have uncovered unexpectedly high…
WWhen X launched a new feature that discloses the locations of popular accounts, the intention was to enhance transparency and combat misinformation. However, this led to…
AI slop has arrived, becoming widespread and increasingly common. Utilized by US President Donald Trump, it has now been designated as the word of the year.…
By 12:30 PM on Wednesday, systems will be active, trading algorithms set, and billions in buy and sell orders prepared for Rachel Reeves’ budget announcement. For…
TThe New York mayoral election will likely be remembered not just for the impressive win of the young democratic socialists but also for a significant trend…
Did asteroid impacts shape the trajectory of human evolution? Anna Ivanova/Alamy This excerpt is from our “Human Stories” newsletter focusing on the archaeological revolution. Subscribe and…
A leading expert in AI safety warns that the unanticipated effects of chatbots on mental health serve as a cautionary tale about the existential risks posed…
A multitude of objects inhabit space, from tiny dust grains to enormous black holes. However, the focus of astronomers is primarily on these objects’ formations, held…
Despite significant changes since the 1950s, women continue to shoulder more domestic responsibilities ClassicStock/Alamy Earn money Melissa Hogenboom (Canongate Books, August 14th, UK) Why do individuals…
The report indicates that far-right extremists are leveraging livestream gaming platforms to recruit and radicalize teenagers. Recent research published in the journal Frontiers of Psychology reveals…
Recent studies indicate that elevated temperatures have led to increased groundwater infiltration, exacerbating drought conditions and accelerating evaporation, thereby significantly decreasing the availability of freshwater. The…
Certain university courses, such as language, have oral assessments ShutterStock/PeopleImages.com – Yuri A A study involving more than 100,000 ratings shows that university students tend to…
Illustration: Petra Péterffy/The Guardian “Technological advancements occur because they can,” states OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. I mentioned how the 2019 New York Times rephrased Robert Oppenheimer,…
Methanobrevibacter shows that a microorganism named smithii is linked to colorectal cancer Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library/Alamy Ancient mysterious microorganisms, distinct from bacteria and viruses, are believed…
Groundbreaking research indicates that middle-aged individuals in the initial stages of Alzheimer’s disease may become more sociable. Utilizing data from nearly half a million Britons over…
Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer among men, with roughly one in eight men receiving a diagnosis in their lifetime. Nevertheless, not all prostate cancers…
The Trump administration is suggesting a significant reevaluation of how public lands across the U.S. are utilized and managed, based on an Interior Department document released…
In a speech aired on the Food and Drug Administration’s Maryland campus Friday morning, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced himself as the country’s health secretary in…
IIt's easy to believe that Elon Musk's reach is unlimited. But the richest people in the world are given a carte blanche to control the space…
1. Aimerica First A speech by US vice president JD Vance represented a disruptive consensus on how to approach AI. He attended the summit alongside other…
Elon Musk utilizes his social media platforms and threat to spend millions against Republicans in primaries to advocate for a bipartisan Congressional spending bill to keep…
Elon Musk seems to have many preferences. The world’s richest man is evangelical about electric cars, space travel, and Donald Trump. Another of his interests could…
Meta has disclosed that it intervened this year to stop around 20 covert influence operations globally. However, the company mentioned that concerns regarding AI-based election distortions…
MArietje Schake is a former member of the European Parliament from the Netherlands. She currently serves as the Director of International Policy at the Stanford University…
A leading scientist who has worked closely with wealthy individuals to address the dangers of AI suggests that Elon Musk’s influence over Donald Trump’s administration could…
Administrative innovations in Southwest Asia in the fourth millennium BC, such as cylindrical seals wrapped around the earliest clay tablets, laid the foundation for one of…
A monster looms, threatening our democracy. The monster comes in many forms, from online misinformation networks and deepfakes, to social media bots and psychological microtargeting that…
In his thought-provoking opinion piece “Robots Fired, Screenings Cancelled: The Rise of the Luddite Movement Against AI” on July 27th, Ed Newton-Rex overlooks a significant concern…
First names are social tags that are attached to us early in life. Previous studies have shown that an individual's facial appearance is indicative of their…
The researchers studied mouse neurons in a part of the brain that is common to all mammals.Klein & Hubert/naturepl.com Scientists have identified neurons that become active…
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The rats in John Cryan's lab were withdrawn and anxious, behaving in ways that mirrored those who had been bullied at work and who feared they…
Animals have been consuming alcohol for millions of years, and primates and humans have been digesting it for about 7 to 21 million years. Throughout human…
yes Have you ever heard the story about a drunk man looking for his keys under a streetlight? After pacing back and forth for a while…