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AI is scheming to stay online — and then lying to humans

An alarming third party report almost looks like a prequel to Terminator.

Around 1 in 5 under 50s may be living with genital herpes — many don't even know it

Well, I didn't have herpes on my Christmas bingo card.

The heart may have its own "mini-brain": a nervous system that controls heartbeat

Somewhere within the heart, there may be a "little brain".

What is "Disease X" and how worried should we be about it?

A mysterious disease has popped up in the DRC and seems to be particularly deadly to children, but we are still not sure exactly what it is.

The sound of traffic really has a negative impact on you

A new study reveals how urban noise pollutes more than just the environment — it affects our mood and mental health.

New Study Suggests GPT Can Outsmart Most Exams, But It Has a Weakness

Professors should probably start changing how they evaluate students.

Trained Dogs Can Sniff Out Canine Bladder Cancer with Impressive Accuracy

Dogs have been successfully trained to detect one of the most common dog cancers with 92% specificity.

Launch code for US nuclear arsenal was '00000000' until 1977

When you think about security passwords, your mind probably goes to lengthy, complex combinations; especially when we’re talking about something that can kill billions of people and start a worldwide nuclear holocaust. But things can sometimes be surprising. For 15 years, from the Cuban Missile Crisis through much of the Cold War, the launch codes […]

GeoPicture of the week: Biggest crystals in the world

Known as Cueva de los Cristales (Cave of Crystals), this hidden chamber in Mexico holds some of the largest natural crystals ever discovered. The translucent pillars, some as long as telephone poles and as wide as tree trunks, make for an eerie underground landscape, seemingly crafted by giants. But there’s no magic involved, just some […]

Evidence left behind by the Apollo missions is still visible on the Moon

When Neil Armstrong first stepped onto the moon in 1969, his words, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” rippled throughout humanity. Our species had arrived on another celestial body, marking one of our most outstanding achievements in history. Yet, despite the overwhelming evidence, some conspiracy theorists still doubt that man actually […]

Common air pollutants (and traffic noise) linked to infertility -- both for men and for women

New research from Denmark and the US uncovers how air and noise pollution disrupt fertility, from impairing sperm and egg quality to reducing IVF success rates.

New 3D Bio-printer Injects Living Cells Directly Onto Injuries To Heal Bones and Cartilage

In recent years, 3D printing has evolved dramatically. Once limited to materials like plastic or resin, it now extends to human cells, enabling the creation of living tissues. However, bioprinting remains a slow and limited process—until now. This latest innovation promises to change that. A team of researchers has introduced a new, cutting-edge bioprinting system […]

The Opioid Crisis Has Reached the Gulf of Mexico’s Dolphins

Dophins have been found with several drugs, including fentanyl, in their fat reserves.

AI Uncovers Thousands of Abandoned Oil Wells Hidden in Old Maps

Combing through old maps, this AI finds abandoned oil wells so we can cut off their methane emissions.

Google's DeepMind claims they have the best weather prediction model

After chess, Go, and proteins, has DeepMind taken over weather forecasting as well?

The David Mayer case: ChatGPT refuses to say some names. We have an idea why

Who are David Mayer and Brian Hood?

First Ice-Free Day in the Arctic Could Happen by 2027, Study Warns

Climate change is heating up faster than we thought.

Pluto in Focus: From Pixelated Smudge to Stunning, Geology-Rich World

NASA’s New Horizons mission revolutionized our view of Pluto, revealing a vibrant, geologically active world full of surprises.

Even ExxonMobil is telling Trump to tone it down on fossil fuels

Even ExxonMobil, a symbol of fossil fuel dominance, is urging climate action, underscoring the tension between Trump’s policies and industry realities.

Futuristic Contact Lens Delivers Medication Directly to Your Eye

The next time you take some medicine, it could be through your lens.

Researchers present the first fully AI-designed wind turbine — it's 7x more efficient in cities

AI is transforming urban wind energy. Researchers in Birmingham, UK, have developed a revolutionary turbine optimized for low wind speeds and urban turbulence.

Coffee could help you live a longer, healthier life — in moderation

Your morning cup of coffee might be doing more than waking you up—it could be adding years to your life and protecting you from age-related diseases.

In 1911, Einstein wrote a letter to Marie Curie, telling her to ignore the haters

The gist of it is simple: "ignore the trolls".

This rare mineral is older than the Earth

Krotite is a cosmic relic, one of the oldest minerals in the Solar System, formed under fiery conditions in the early protoplanetary disk.

ChatGPT’s artificial empathy is a language trick. Here’s how it works

Chat bots can mimic empathy -- but they don't actually feel it.

A sample from Ryugu asteroid is teeming with life -- but it's not aliens

New research on asteroid Ryugu samples reveals an unexpected culprit: Earth microbes.

Researchers find evidence of hot water on Mars -- in a rock on Earth

A zircon crystal from a Martian meteorite unlocks secrets of a water-rich, dynamic Mars 4.45 billion years ago.

A cup of cocoa can protect your blood vessels from some of the effects of fatty meals

When you’re stressed, few things feel better than indulging in some comfort food. But while most comfort foods aren’t the healthiest choice, there’s good news: adding a cup of minimally processed cocoa or green tea might make a real difference to your health. “Food choices during stressful periods often worsen, which can influence the impact […]

Bye-Bye microplastics: Japanese researchers develop plastic that dissolves into the sea

With less than 10% of global plastic recycled and the rest wreaking havoc on ecosystems, a team of Japanese scientists has created a biodegradable plastic that melts in salt water.

Lonely dolphin in the Baltic Sea appears to be talking to himself

What happens when a highly social creature like a bottlenose dolphin is left utterly alone? Delle, a solitary dolphin in Denmark, may be showing us.

Big oil and chemical companies teamed up to "end plastic waste". They produced 1,000 times more than they cleaned up

"The Alliance to End Plastic Waste promised a $1.5 billion solution to plastic pollution. Five years later, it’s cleaned up less plastic than its members produce in two days.

The World’s Thinnest Pasta Is Here — But It’s Not for Eating

Nanopasta might not make it to your dinner plate, but its ultrathin structure could revolutionize wound care.

Sitting down for too long is dangerous, even if you have an active life

Prolonged sitting doesn’t just hurt your back; it significantly increases the risk of heart failure and cardiovascular death, even for those who hit the gym regularly.

The hands of great apes tell a story about our own evolution

Take a closer look at your hands—they carry millions of years of evolutionary history, connecting you to our closest primate relatives.

Scientists turn blood into a 3D-printed bone repair material. For now, just in rats

The immune system has evolved to heal small ruptures and fractures with remarkable efficacy. So why not try to mimic the same process?

Bosses Who Flip-Flop Between Good and Bad Are the Worst for Employees

Bosses who switch between abusive and ethical behaviors leave their teams not only confused but also emotionally drained.

Do Pain Cries Sound the Same in Every Language? These Scientists Think So

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 […]

How CCTV Cameras and AI Can Prevent Floods in Cities

Researchers have developed an AI system using CCTV cameras to monitor culverts, potentially reducing urban flooding by detecting blockages in real-time.

"Please die. Please," AI tells student. "You are not special, you are not important, and you are not needed"

The Michigan student got a chilling message from an AI chatbot.

Home buying: cash buyers pay 10% less than mortgage buyers

Cash buyers have several advantages -- and on average, they pay significantly less.

AIs show a CV racial bias and absolutely no one is surprised

Despite promises that AI would reduce racial bias, these models seem to only perpetuate it.

New study using CRISPR technology reveals a way to make tomatoes sweeter without sacrificing yield.

The findings could transform the agriculture industry and cater to consumer demands for tastier produce.

These 12,000-year-old Natufian artifacts may be very early evidence of wheel-like technology

These could be the earliest discovered spindle whorls, technology that was then seemingly lost for 4000 years.

Global carbon emissions hit record high in 2024. Even coal grew slightly

No peak emissions yet.

Researchers build ChatGPT-powered robot arm that costs $120

ChatGPT is leaking into the physical world.

Do We Distrust People Because They're Poor? This Study Suggests So

It's a prevalent stereotype all over the world.

Traditional clothing worn by millions of women in India may be increasing the risk of cancer

A tightly tied waist cord on a saree underskirt may pose a cancer risk.

Elephants Use Water Hoses with Impressive Skill —and Even Sabotage Each Other

Elephants seem to not only know how to use the hose, but also how to intentionally interfere with others using it.

Mars may have had an ancient lake as big as an ocean

Researchers conclude that a nearshore zone once existed in Utopia Planitia.

The incredible fishes that wander oceans with a transparent head

They're some of the most unusual creatures in the ocean.

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