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How will the internet evolve in the coming decades? Fiction writers have explored some possibilities. In his 2019 novel “Fall,” science fiction author Neal Stephenson imagined a near future in which the internet still exists. But it has become so polluted with misinformation, disinformation and advertising that it is largely unusable. Characters in Stephenson’s novel […]
In a recent podcast appearance, Musk spread climate misinformation.
There are approximately 7,000 human languages spoken worldwide. In every one of them, we have expressions for pain, joy, and disgust — often conveyed through short interjections. So, Maïa Ponsonnet and her colleagues set out to explore whether these interjections share common elements across different languages. “Across human cultures, people frequently vocalize when experiencing pain […]
A nearly perfect fossil has been waiting patiently to rewrite the story of flight.
Scientists uncover the remarkably preserved remains of a saber-toothed kitten from the Siberian permafrost.
Researchers have developed an AI system using CCTV cameras to monitor culverts, potentially reducing urban flooding by detecting blockages in real-time.
Like the Sun, black holes also have a corona.
The Michigan student got a chilling message from an AI chatbot.
New observations suggest that the universe’s oldest galaxies are brighter than expected. Here's why this may be a big deal.
Famous musicians and artists aren’t necessarily more likely to die at 27. But the story that they do shapes how we perceive history and reality.
Despite promises that AI would reduce racial bias, these models seem to only perpetuate it.
Apart from pollution, pesticides, and deforestation, cars are also now found to be killing bees in large numbers.
In a distant corner of the cosmos, some ancient galaxies are challenging our grasp of cosmic history.
Most body cam footage stays unseen. But some scientists see an opportunity in leveraging this data.
Fossils and computer models are great, but nothing feels as satisfying as reviving extinct animals as robots.
The findings could transform the agriculture industry and cater to consumer demands for tastier produce.
T-cells are real life saviors. If modified properly, they can save lupus patients from the trouble of taking medicines regularly.
Is the former Twitter platform now just used as a megaphone?
These could be the earliest discovered spindle whorls, technology that was then seemingly lost for 4000 years.
Researchers used declassified spy satellite images to pinpoint the historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah
Digital devices were meant to cure our boredom. So why are people feeling more bored than ever?
No peak emissions yet.
Navaornis is likened to a sort of Rosetta Stone for decyphering the evolution of bird brains.
Private jet emissions soared by 50% in four years, driven by leisure trips and the ultra-rich.
ChatGPT is leaking into the physical world.
Sonic imaging revealed millions of fish killed in epic feeding frenzy.
The site may have been a prehistoric gathering site rather than a medieval pen.
This new material promises to cut data center cooling costs and emissions.
It's a prevalent stereotype all over the world.
Equipped with a rodent version of a Cybertruck, these driving rats reveal that positive experiences may sculpt the brain just as powerfully as stressful ones.
Researchers reveal microplastics can influence cloud formation, potentially affecting weather and climate systems
Scientists uncover the mechanics behind Siberia's explosive craters as warming drives methane release.
A tightly tied waist cord on a saree underskirt may pose a cancer risk.
Elephants seem to not only know how to use the hose, but also how to intentionally interfere with others using it.
For some, cannabis can be a sleep savior; for others, a sleep disruptor.
Researchers conclude that a nearshore zone once existed in Utopia Planitia.
They're some of the most unusual creatures in the ocean.
With all the stuff happening in the world right now, it’s easy to get distracted or simply forget that climate change is a thing. But just because we forget doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Researchers at the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) have found that the year so far has been so hot […]
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As Trump re-enters office, health experts and scientists warn of new risks.
Cats — putting their paws where they're not supposed to since ancient times.
In the future, photosynthesis could be replaced with electro-agriculture, a process that is four times more efficient and may do wonders for food security.
From "LOL" to "FOMO," online lingo is shaping how we communicate.
Even after a 10-week break, muscle strength rebounds surprisingly fast.
NASA’s new laser technology brings deep space communication closer to broadband speeds.
New satellite tool pinpoints plastic pollution on beaches.
The satellite is made from magnolia wood, which was historically used for samurai sheaths.
Whether you want to hold onto rough or soft jelly-like surfaces, this adhesive has got your back.
A hidden detail in Michelangelo’s "The Flood" may reveal a woman with breast cancer, adding a shocking twist to the iconic Sistine Chapel masterpiece.
Researchers discover that ancient cylinder seals may hold the key to decoding undeciphered proto-cuneiform signs.
