At a Bonobo’s ‘Tea Party,’ Scientists Find Hints of Imagination
In a playtime experiment, researchers found that our closest living relatives have the capacity for make-believe, too.
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At a Bonobo’s ‘Tea Party,’ Scientists Find Hints of Imagination
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Bitcoin Is Crashing So Hard That Miners Are Unplugging Their Equipment
Disastrous.
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Bitcoin Is Crashing So Hard That Miners Are Unplugging Their Equipment
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The 2026 Winter Olympics Will Have a Major Impact on the Region’s Snow
A recent report found that carbon emissions caused by the Milano Cortina Olympics could lead to the loss of 5.5 square kilometers of snowpack and millions of metric tons of glacial ice.
2 hours ago
WIRED Science
The 2026 Winter Olympics Will Have a Major Impact on the Region’s Snow
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This Measles Outbreak at a Detention Center Perfectly Encapsulates America Right Now
"I can't think of a better incubation environment for transmission of measles than a detention facility."
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4 hours ago
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This Measles Outbreak at a Detention Center Perfectly Encapsulates America Right Now
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Sam Altman Is Spiraling
He's not mad, he insists. He's laughing, actually!
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Sam Altman Is Spiraling
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He Built a Server to Protect Indigenous Health Data
Joseph Yracheta was in charge of a repository that compiled and protected tribal health data. Then its funding was cut.
6 hours ago
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He Built a Server to Protect Indigenous Health Data
Futurism
Anthropic Just Sent Shockwaves Through the Entire Stock Market by Releasing a New AI Tool
A minor update with major consequences.
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7 hours ago
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Anthropic Just Sent Shockwaves Through the Entire Stock Market by Releasing a New AI Tool
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Dozens of Earthquakes Have Rattled San Ramon, California
San Ramon, Calif., has been rattled by dozens of small earthquakes in recent months. Even in a region used to regular shaking, it’s been a lot.
7 hours ago
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Dozens of Earthquakes Have Rattled San Ramon, California
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Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina
In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis.
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Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina
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New Site Lets AI Rent Human Bodies
"Robots need your body."
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24 hours ago
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New Site Lets AI Rent Human Bodies
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Uh Oh… Nvidia’s $100 Billion Deal With OpenAI Has Fallen Apart
Who could have ever foreseen this?
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1 day ago
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Uh Oh… Nvidia’s $100 Billion Deal With OpenAI Has Fallen Apart
WIRED Science
Why Are Some Women Training for Pregnancy Like It’s a Marathon?
A growing legion of “zero trimester” influencers are convincing followers that healthy pregnancies are a choice—and that raw milk, watching sunsets, and pricey specialized courses can help.
1 day ago
WIRED Science
Why Are Some Women Training for Pregnancy Like It’s a Marathon?
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HHS Is Making an AI Tool to Create Hypotheses About Vaccine Injury Claims
Experts worry Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Health Department will use an internal AI tool to analyze vaccine injury claims in a way that furthers his anti-vaccine agenda.
1 day ago
WIRED Science
HHS Is Making an AI Tool to Create Hypotheses About Vaccine Injury Claims
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What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?
Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.
1 day ago
New York Times Science
What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?
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NASA Eyes March Artemis II Launch After Hydrogen Leaks Delay Moon Mission
The agency did not complete a practice countdown for a flight that would be the first to send people around the moon in more than 50 years.
1 day ago
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NASA Eyes March Artemis II Launch After Hydrogen Leaks Delay Moon Mission
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Humanity's Last Exam Stumps Top AI Models—and That’s a Good Thing
The test tracks AI performance with thousands of graduate-level questions to track AI performance across academic disciplines.
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Humanity's Last Exam Stumps Top AI Models—and That’s a Good Thing
WIRED Science
Rising Temperatures Are Taking a Toll on Sleep Health
As nights get hotter around the globe due to climate change, the prevalence of sleep apnea is expected to increase by as much as threefold.
2 days ago
WIRED Science
Rising Temperatures Are Taking a Toll on Sleep Health
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Waymo Closes in on Uber and Lyft Prices, as More Riders Say They Trust Robotaxis
Robotaxis have been more expensive with longer wait times. A study by Obi suggests that may be changing.
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2 days ago
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Waymo Closes in on Uber and Lyft Prices, as More Riders Say They Trust Robotaxis