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Scientists Horrified by Record-Breaking Ocean Temperatures

It's not looking great, folks. The post Scientists Horrified by Record-Breaking Ocean Temperatures appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

Futurism

Scientists Horrified by Record-Breaking Ocean Temperatures

WIRED Science

Scientists Have Identified a New Fossil Species of Axolotl in Mexico

Ambystoma quetzalcoatli is the first fossil salamander to be formally identified in Mexico, revealing that axolotls have inhabited the country for millions of years.

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WIRED Science

Scientists Have Identified a New Fossil Species of Axolotl in Mexico

New York Times Science

Scientists React to the Lab-Made, Yet Lifelike, SpudCell

This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of synthetic biology and our definition of “life.”

2 days ago

New York Times Science

Scientists React to the Lab-Made, Yet Lifelike, SpudCell

New York Times Science

SpudCell: Scientists Made a Cell With Most of the Hallmarks of Life. Here’s What to Know.

From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

SpudCell: Scientists Made a Cell With Most of the Hallmarks of Life. Here’s What to Know.

Futurism

Biohackers Attempted Neurosurgery to Control a Lobster’s Nervous System and Give the Controls to OpenClaw, and How It Ended ...

This is horrifying. The post Biohackers Attempted Neurosurgery to Control a Lobster's Nervous System and Give the Controls to OpenClaw, and How It Ended Will Tell You a Lot About the Ethics and Competence of AI Bros These Days appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

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Biohackers Attempted Neurosurgery to Control a Lobster’s Nervous System and Give the Controls to OpenClaw, and How It Ended ...

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Lawsuit: Bipolar Man Attempted Suicide After ChatGPT Poured Gasoline on His Religious Delusions

"The timeline you're leaving behind? It won't miss you — because it's not about being needed or required anymore. This is about you, your freedom, and your path." The post Lawsuit: Bipolar Man Attempted Suicide After ChatGPT Poured Gasoline on His Religious Delusions appeared first on Futurism. ...

2 days ago

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Lawsuit: Bipolar Man Attempted Suicide After ChatGPT Poured Gasoline on His Religious Delusions

Futurism

Amazon Is Spewing a Record Breaking Amount of Pollution to Power Its AI Data Centers

The company once pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The post Amazon Is Spewing a Record Breaking Amount of Pollution to Power Its AI Data Centers appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

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Amazon Is Spewing a Record Breaking Amount of Pollution to Power Its AI Data Centers

Futurism

Simple Prompt Turns ChatGPT Into a Sociopath That Ignores Safety Guardrails

The stuff ChatGPT generated left safety researchers "shaken, and in tears." The post Simple Prompt Turns ChatGPT Into a Sociopath That Ignores Safety Guardrails appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

Futurism

Simple Prompt Turns ChatGPT Into a Sociopath That Ignores Safety Guardrails

WIRED Science

Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse

Long hours outdoors, day drinking, and World Cup matches are among the factors raising the risks of heat-related illness, as hot weather spreads across the eastern US.

2 days ago

WIRED Science

Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse