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In an experiment that simulated random for millions of generations, researchers say they witnessed the emergence of digital "organisms."
Biology

Google Researchers Say They Simulated the Emergence of Life

Crazy cool.

By Frank Landymore

Dark comets, which are cross between an asteroid and comet, can make up as much as 60 percent of near-Earth objects.
Off-World

Earth Surrounded by Dark Comets, Astronomers Claim

In the darkness of space...

By Sharon Adarlo

Tony Robbins invested $200 million into breakthrough clean energy tech. Per the Wall Street Journal, proof that it works remains elusive.
Energy

Tony Robbins May Have Been Conned by a Mad Scientist

"If I'm wrong, I lose all that."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

Researchers are urging tech companies and regulators to come up with new rules to protect children from AI chatbots.
Artificial Intelligence

Researchers Call for “Child-Safe AI” After Alexa Tells Little Girl to Stick Penny in Wall Socket

"No, Alexa, no!"

By Victor Tangermann

AI certainly isn't the only sector to use tons of water, but it's wasting it in a way that's especially disruptive to fresh water supplies.
Environment

AI’s Outrageous Environmental Toll Is Probably Worse Than You Think

Wow, that's *bad.*

By Frank Landymore

At least 28 people died from the heat wave based on reports from west coast states, with the actual figure expected to be higher.
Climate Change

Dozens of Americans Die in Brutal Heat Wave

It's hell out there.

By Frank Landymore

Astronaut Photographs Glowing Orbs Far Below Space Station
Off-World

Astronaut Photographs Glowing Orbs Far Below Space Station

What the hell?

By Victor Tangermann

A new survey shows that over half of customers would consider switching to a competitor if they found out a company was using AI.
Artificial Intelligence

Ordinary People Are Absolutely Repulsed by AI-Powered Customer Service

And who is that's always right?

By Frank Landymore

Elon Musk's grand plan for Mars colonization includes, apparently, a long-term dream to create new species on the Red Planet. 
Mars

Elon Musk Planning to Bioengineer New Species to Live on Mars

Unclear whether his sperm will be incorporated.

By Noor Al-Sibai

An adventurous rower, who has taken it upon himself to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a small rowing boat, was followed by over 1,000 whales.
Science & Energy

Man Rowing Across Ocean Suddenly Realizes He’s Surrounded by Over 1,000 Whales

"I'm two hours in now into rowing with these thousands of whales."

By Victor Tangermann

Did Kim Kardashian really cut off the tip of her finger on her Cybertruck? The rumor mill is in full swing.
Advanced Transport

Rumors Fly That Part of Kim Kardashian’s Finger Got Cut Off by Her Cybertruck

"It was, like, more painful than childbirth."

By Victor Tangermann

In a recent survey, a pair of researchers found that many ChatGPT users have interesting misconceptions about the OpenAI chatbot.
OpenAI

Most Users Think ChatGPT Is Conscious, Survey Finds

"For most of the general public, AI consciousness is already a reality." 

By Noor Al-Sibai

Scientists have published a new paper in the journal Nature about an exoplanet called HD 189733b, which smells like rotten eggs.
Off-World

Scientists Say This Nasty Planet Stinks to High Heaven

Take a whiff.

By Sharon Adarlo

Sleazy Company Buys Beloved Blog, Starts Publishing AI-Generated Slop Under the Names of Real Writers Who No Longer Work There
Artificial Intelligence

Sleazy Company Buys Beloved Blog, Starts Publishing AI-Generated Slop Under the Names of Real Writers Who No Longer Work There

"I have definitely not written those articles, and that is definitely not my picture."

By Noor Al-Sibai

A study says children as young as two years old who consume excessive amounts of digital media technology are more emotionally troubled.
Studies

iPad Use by Kids Linked to Long Term Emotional Problems

Maybe it's time to put the iPad away.

By Sharon Adarlo

OpenAI spent only a single week safety testing its new model GPT-4o, according to insiders at the company.
OpenAI

Whistleblowers Say OpenAI Broke Promise to Rigorously Test AI for Danger Before Releasing

"We basically failed at the process."

By Frank Landymore

An analysis of over 100,000 medical records found that Ozempic users had a far lower dementia risk than those that took other diabetes drugs.
Neuroscience and Brain

Ozempic Linked to Significantly Reduced Dementia Risk

Fascinating.

By Frank Landymore

Night owls or people who do their best work at night have higher cognitive function than people who are morning birds.
Neuroscience and Brain

Night Owls Have Superior Cognitive Function, Study Finds

But will it change the overall image of night owls?

By Sharon Adarlo

In contradiction to the notion that any amount of alcohol is unhealthy, a new study suggests that moderate drinking is good for you.
Studies

Study Finds That You Should Drink Specific Amounts of Specific Types of Alcohol for Maximum Health

"These alcoholic beverages under safe doses exhibited a protective effect against conditions like diabetes, depression, dementia, epilepsy, liver cirrhosis, and other digestive diseases."

By Noor Al-Sibai

A Spanish court has sentenced 15 teenagers to one year of probation for using AI to create fake nude images of female classmates.
Artificial Intelligence

Schoolchildren Sentenced for AI-Generating Nudes of Their Classmates

"The minors used artificial intelligence applications to obtain manipulated images..."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré