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In Blind Test, Audiophiles Unable to Tell Difference Between Sound Signal Run Through an Expensive Cable and a Banana

"Maybe there are high-end bananas." The post In Blind Test, Audiophiles Unable to Tell Difference Between Sound Signal Run Through an Expensive Cable and a Banana appeared first on Futurism.

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In Blind Test, Audiophiles Unable to Tell Difference Between Sound Signal Run Through an Expensive Cable and a Banana

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The Economics of 3D Printed Homes Are Surprisingly Horrible

That's a lot of dough. The post The Economics of 3D Printed Homes Are Surprisingly Horrible appeared first on Futurism.

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The Economics of 3D Printed Homes Are Surprisingly Horrible

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Woman Uses AI to Apologize for Burning Down House, Biting Cop

Not making a strong case for yourself. The post Woman Uses AI to Apologize for Burning Down House, Biting Cop appeared first on Futurism.

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Woman Uses AI to Apologize for Burning Down House, Biting Cop

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AI Could Cause Workers to Rise Up Against the Corporations Driving Them Into Poverty

"Larger working-class movements for dignity are possible." The post AI Could Cause Workers to Rise Up Against the Corporations Driving Them Into Poverty appeared first on Futurism.

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AI Could Cause Workers to Rise Up Against the Corporations Driving Them Into Poverty

WIRED Science

How to View the ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3

Next month, the Earth will come between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to take on an eerie reddish hue.

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How to View the ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3

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Scientists Suggest That Igniting Oil Spills to Create Fire Tornadoes Might Actually Be Good for the Oceans

"Our goal is to harness the chaotic nature of fire whirls as a powerful, precise restoration tool, to protect coastlines, marine ecosystems and the environment as a whole." The post Scientists Suggest That Igniting Oil Spills to Create Fire Tornadoes Might Actually Be Good for the Oceans appeared ...

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Scientists Suggest That Igniting Oil Spills to Create Fire Tornadoes Might Actually Be Good for the Oceans

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Hollywood Is Lying to Everyone About How Much AI They’re Using, Says Consummate Hollywood Insider

"Everyone's lying just a little bit." The post Hollywood Is Lying to Everyone About How Much AI They're Using, Says Consummate Hollywood Insider appeared first on Futurism.

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Hollywood Is Lying to Everyone About How Much AI They’re Using, Says Consummate Hollywood Insider

New York Times Science

Problem With Artemis Rocket Will Delay NASA’s Moon Mission

The rocket will be removed from the launchpad in order for technicians to investigate and fix a malfunctioning helium system.

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Problem With Artemis Rocket Will Delay NASA’s Moon Mission

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A Galaxy Composed Almost Entirely of Dark Matter Has Been Confirmed

What scientists thought were four separate star clusters are actually part of one nearly invisible system.

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A Galaxy Composed Almost Entirely of Dark Matter Has Been Confirmed

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The CDC Has a Leadership Crisis

A 2023 law championed by Republicans requires the CDC have a director confirmed by the Senate. For months, though, it’s had only acting directors—and the White House won’t say when that will change.

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The CDC Has a Leadership Crisis

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Could AI Data Centers Be Moved to Outer Space?

Massive data centers for generative AI are bad for the Earth. How about launching them into orbit?

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Could AI Data Centers Be Moved to Outer Space?

New York Times Science

His Team Devised Ways to Keep World Cup Crowds Safe

Michael Silevitch leads a research center dedicated to protecting busy public spaces. Last April, he was instructed to “end all work” immediately.

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His Team Devised Ways to Keep World Cup Crowds Safe

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Investigators Blame NASA and Boeing for Starliner Failures

Technical and oversight problems left two astronauts aboard the International Space Station for months longer than had been expected.

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Investigators Blame NASA and Boeing for Starliner Failures

New York Times Science

A Lonely Baby Monkey Wins Hearts, and Even a Few Friends

Legions of fans from around the world have been cheering on Punch, a 7-month-old macaque who had been struggling to socialize at a zoo outside Tokyo.

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A Lonely Baby Monkey Wins Hearts, and Even a Few Friends

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On an Ambitious Antarctic Quest, One Nation Is on the Sidelines

None of the main research on the voyage of the Araon was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, a sign of the difficult times for American science.

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On an Ambitious Antarctic Quest, One Nation Is on the Sidelines

Singularity HUB

This ‘Machine Eye’ Could Give Robots Superhuman Reflexes

Running on a brain-like chip, the 'eye' could help robots and self-driving cars make split-second decisions. The post This ‘Machine Eye’ Could Give Robots Superhuman Reflexes appeared first on SingularityHub.

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This ‘Machine Eye’ Could Give Robots Superhuman Reflexes