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Physicists Think They Saw a Black Hole Explode

And close to home, too. The post Physicists Think They Saw a Black Hole Explode appeared first on Futurism.

3 hours ago

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Physicists Think They Saw a Black Hole Explode

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Professional Gamblers Move Into Prediction Markets to Bleed You Dry

"Sharp bettors are looking for every place they can where they have an advantage." The post Professional Gamblers Move Into Prediction Markets to Bleed You Dry appeared first on Futurism.

4 hours ago

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Professional Gamblers Move Into Prediction Markets to Bleed You Dry

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NASA Telescope Discovers Nearby Planet With Deep Similarities to Earth

The similarities are astonishing. And yet... The post NASA Telescope Discovers Nearby Planet With Deep Similarities to Earth appeared first on Futurism.

5 hours ago

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NASA Telescope Discovers Nearby Planet With Deep Similarities to Earth

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Microsoft’s AI Efforts Are Faceplanting

Customers simply ain't loving Copilot. The post Microsoft's AI Efforts Are Faceplanting appeared first on Futurism.

6 hours ago

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Microsoft’s AI Efforts Are Faceplanting

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Trade Unions Alarmed by Robots Designed to Do Blue Collar Work

"It's a whole other challenge on top of the large language models." The post Trade Unions Alarmed by Robots Designed to Do Blue Collar Work appeared first on Futurism.

6 hours ago

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Trade Unions Alarmed by Robots Designed to Do Blue Collar Work

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The Reviews are in on Darren Aronofsky’s AI-Generated Show, and May We Just Say: “Yikes”

"Everybody involved should be ashamed." The post The Reviews are in on Darren Aronofsky's AI-Generated Show, and May We Just Say: "Yikes" appeared first on Futurism.

8 hours ago

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The Reviews are in on Darren Aronofsky’s AI-Generated Show, and May We Just Say: “Yikes”

WIRED Science

New York Is the Latest State to Consider a Data Center Pause

Red and blue states alike have introduced legislation in recent weeks that would halt data center development, citing concerns from climate to high energy prices.

1 day ago

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New York Is the Latest State to Consider a Data Center Pause

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Why the Artemis II Crew Stays in Quarantine Before Their Journey to Moon

For two weeks, medical experts monitor the astronauts as they remain indoors, live in isolation, and avoid physical touch, all to prevent harmful microbes from traveling to space.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

Why the Artemis II Crew Stays in Quarantine Before Their Journey to Moon

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Figure Skaters at the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible

For years, quad axel jumps seemed impossible. Then Ilia Malinin landed one in 2022. As he heads to the Milano Cortina Games, everyone wants to know what’s next.

1 day ago

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Figure Skaters at the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible

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Two Titanic Structures Hidden Deep Within the Earth Have Altered the Magnetic Field for Millions of Years

A team of geologists found for the first time evidence linking regions of low seismic velocity and the shape of the Earth’s magnetic field.

1 day ago

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Two Titanic Structures Hidden Deep Within the Earth Have Altered the Magnetic Field for Millions of Years

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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 days ago

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The 2026 Winter Olympics Will Have a Major Impact on the Region’s Snow

Singularity HUB

Scientists Want to Give ChatGPT an Inner Monologue to Improve Its 'Thinking'

A new approach would help AI assess its own confidence, detect confusion, and decide when to think harder. The post Scientists Want to Give ChatGPT an Inner Monologue to Improve Its 'Thinking' appeared first on SingularityHub.

1 day ago

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Scientists Want to Give ChatGPT an Inner Monologue to Improve Its 'Thinking'

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This Robotic Hand Detaches and Skitters About Like Thing From 'The Addams Family'

Each finger can bend backwards for ultra-flexible crawling and grasping. The post This Robotic Hand Detaches and Skitters About Like Thing From 'The Addams Family' appeared first on SingularityHub.

2 days ago

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This Robotic Hand Detaches and Skitters About Like Thing From 'The Addams Family'

Science - The Verge

New York Times Science

These Mathematicians Are Trying to Educate A.I.

Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to assess just how poorly they perform.

6 hours ago

New York Times Science

These Mathematicians Are Trying to Educate A.I.

New York Times Science

Rebuilding the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Block by Virtual Block

An ancient skyscraper considered the seventh wonder of the world crumbled to ruin centuries ago. Now an ambitious archaeological project aims to reassemble it in 3-D.

1 day ago

New York Times Science

Rebuilding the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Block by Virtual Block

New York Times Science

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.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

At a Bonobo’s ‘Tea Party,’ Scientists Find Hints of Imagination

New York Times Science

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.

2 days ago

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He Built a Server to Protect Indigenous Health Data

New York Times Science

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.

1 day ago

New York Times Science

Dozens of Earthquakes Have Rattled San Ramon, California

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