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Amid a terrifying spate of plane crashes, an uptick in UFO sightings seems to be making plane travel even more anxiety-inducing. 
Off-World

There’s Another Reason Flights Have Been So Messed Up Lately: UFO Sightings

"My first thought was satellites, but they kept getting super bright and [going] away over and over."

By Noor Al-Sibai

To this day, the last name "Null" totally flummoxes computer systems, much to the chagrin of Nulls everywhere,
Future Society

Woman Whose Last Name Is “Null” Keeps Running Into Trouble With Computer Systems

Pour one out for the Nulls of the world.

By Frank Landymore

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists witnessed a brilliant light show at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy.
James Webb Space Telescope

Scientists Turned the James Webb to Examine Black Hole at Center of Our Galaxy and Saw Something Wild

"We saw constantly changing, bubbling brightness."

By Noor Al-Sibai

Elon Musk has been accused by his number-one nemesis, "212" rapper Azealia Banks, of having a "botched penis implant."
Prosthetics and Devices

Let’s Talk About Botched Weiner Implants

This is no laughing matter.

By Noor Al-Sibai

As Mount Etna oozes lava, thousands of tourists are rushing towards the volcano's snow slopes, seeking thrills and glory.
Science & Energy

Officials Alarmed as Tourists Walk Straight Toward Erupting Volcano Hoping for Awesome Selfies

A shot at glory.

By Frank Landymore

In a shocking admission, a senior defense official is laying bare the Pentagon's priorities when it comes to building killer robots. 
Robotics

Senior Pentagon Official: New Plan Is to Invest in “Autonomous Killer Robots”

It's going to be easier than ever for the Defense Department to get the lethal toys on its wishlist.

By Noor Al-Sibai

Young programmers "can't actually program" because they're too reliant on AI models, writers developer Namanyay Goel.
Artificial Intelligence

Young Coders Are Using AI for Everything, Giving “Blank Stares” When Asked How Programs Actually Work

"We're going to pay for this later."

By Frank Landymore

Researchers blocked the internet access of participants' phones for two weeks, producing an astounding boost to their mental health.
Mental Health

Blocking the Internet on People’s Phones for Two Weeks Led to Profound Changes in Mental Health and Attention Span

"Are we adapted to deal with constant connection to everything all the time? The data suggest that we are not."

By Frank Landymore

New research suggests that eating hot food from plastic takeout containers could be damaging your heart and even lead to heart disease.
Developments

This New Paper About Eating Out of Plastic Containers Is a Bit Terrifying

Is nothing sacred?

By Frank Landymore

New research has shown that some AI models will do just about anything to accomplish their task, including hacking your computer.
Future Society

The Smarter AI Gets, the More It Start Cheating When It’s Losing

"As you train models and reinforce them for solving difficult challenges, you train them to be relentless."

By Joe Wilkins

Microsoft has released a new generative model, dubbed Magma, that can autonomously control robots. What could go wrong?
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft Shows Off AI That Can Control an Entire Robot

"Magma is able to formulate plans and execute actions to achieve it."

By Victor Tangermann

Scientists used AI to dream up new chip designs — and while the chips seem to work, the researchers say they're not entirely sure how.
Artificial Intelligence

AI Designed an Alien Chip That Works, But Experts Can’t Explain Why

"Humans cannot really understand them."

By Joe Wilkins

Our planet's glaciers are melting at even more alarming rates than previously predicted, scientists have found.
Climate Change

Glaciers Are Shrinking at an Incredible Rate

"The glaciers are indeed retreating and disappearing as we said they would."

By Victor Tangermann

The James Webb Space Telescope is slated to have a huge percentage of its budget cut amid other slashes at NASA.
James Webb Space Telescope

Even NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Is Getting Its Budget Slashed

"It's a huge cut."

By Noor Al-Sibai

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, whose company has invested billions of dollars in ChatGPT maker OpenAI, has had it with the AI hype.
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft CEO Admits That AI Is Generating Basically No Value

"The real benchmark is: the world growing at 10 percent."

By Victor Tangermann

Tesla's Cybertruck faces safety concerns as metal body panels detach at high speeds due to a unique manufacturing method.
Advanced Transport

Body Panels Flying Off Cybertrucks on Highway, Drivers Report

It's giving new meaning to the term "trim down."

By Joe Wilkins

Yet another Tesla dealership has been caught in the crosshairs of the anti Elon Musk sentiment devouring the country.
Tesla

Windows at Tesla Dealership Blown Out by Gunfire

Anti-Musk sentiment is growing.

By Frank Landymore

An AI startup has secured a massive valuation, and its business model rests on smashing full-time jobs into low wage temp work.
Future Society

Startup Investors Foaming at the Mouth To Carve Up Your Job With AI

The knives are out.

By Joe Wilkins

Morgan & Morgan sent an email to its lawyers warning about AI tech's habit of lying after two of them were caught citing fake court cases.
Artificial Intelligence

Large Law Firm Sends Panicked Email as It Realizes Its Attorneys Have Been Using AI to Prepare Court Documents

"The integrity of your legal work and reputation depend on it."

By Frank Landymore

Thanks to his cringey makeover, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg clearly thinks he's hot stuff — but the average American is unconvinced.
Future Society

After Zuckerberg’s Cringey Hypebeast Makeover, the Average Person Still Finds Him Repulsive

You can't buy cool.

By Noor Al-Sibai