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OpenAI is begging Parliament to allow it to use copyrighted works because it's "impossible" for the company to make money without them.
OpenAI

OpenAI Pleads That It Can’t Make Money Without Using Copyrighted Materials for Free

"It would be impossible to train today’s leading AI models without using copyrighted materials."

Astronomers have been puzzling over "magic islands" on the surface of Saturn's moon Titan. Researchers now have an answer.
Moon

Scientists Attempt to Explain “Magic Islands” on Saturn’s Largest Moon

Okay, that's fascinating.

The first US lunar lander to have been sent into space in more than half a century is in serious trouble after experiencing an "anomaly."
Moon

First US Moon Lander in 50 Years in Serious Trouble After Launch

Communication has been lost.

As Elon Musk's public behavior becomes stranger, his business associates are concerned that a factor could be his use of drugs.
Elon Musk

People Close to Elon Musk Concerned About Alleged Drug Use, Slurring Words

Messy.

Following a door panel being ripped off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 midflight, US regulators are investigating 171 potentially affected planes.
Advanced Transport

Experts Alarmed After Large Piece Blows Off Boeing 737 Mid-Flight

"I can't imagine what these passengers experienced."

That viral review of a body butter that seems to attract wolf spiders has garnered headlines being debunked -- but not everyone's convinced.
Science & Energy

Experts Say Popular Body Lotion Not Attracting Horny Spiders

What the what?

A woman in Australia used her electric car to power her son's life-saving dialysis machine during a blackout.
Advanced Transport

Woman Uses Electric Car to Power Son’s Dialysis Machine During Blackout

"We could have run it for at least four nights and then have to go charge the car somewhere."

It turns out that there may be some genetic and evolutionary stuff afoot with bisexuality — but naturally, there are ethical concerns.
Studies

Controversial New Research Find That Bisexuals Are a Bunch of Rascals

Babadook, eat your heart out.

In his latest tech industry scorecard, famed roboticist Rodney Brooks soberly warns of an impending "AI winter."
Artificial Intelligence

Robotics Expert Says AI Hype Is Due for a Brutal Reality Check

"There may be yet another AI winter, and perhaps even a full scale tech winter, just around the corner."

A new bidet seat from Kohler can be used totally hands free, if you're willing to connect it to Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
Future Society

Rejoice! Device That Sprays Your Butthole Now Connects to Alexa for Voice Control

Alexa, clean my butt.

NASA's Juno spacecraft performed its closest every flyby of Io, capturing stunning photos of the ever-shifting surface of this volcanic world.
Moon

NASA Spacecraft Zooms Close to Jupiter’s Brutal Moon, Snaps Amazing Photos

"I was in awe."

Design for Space Elevator Wins Prize
Space

Design for Space Elevator Wins Prize

"It would revolutionize the way we get to and from space and make it more viable."

Long after being accused of artificially inflating range figures, Tesla has downgraded the estimated number of miles of some of its vehicles.
Tesla

Tesla Admits Its Cars Have Shorter Driving Range Than It Claimed

It's a meaningful first step.

NASA has responded to Navajo Nation president Buu Nygren's complaint over space contractors sending cremated human remains to the Moon.
Moon

Native Americans Say New Mission Will Desecrate the Moon

"It is crucial to emphasize that the Moon holds a sacred position in many Indigenous cultures, including ours."

As the world inches closer to mind-reading tech, some scientists are calling to legally enshrine the right to keep our thoughts to ourselves.
Prosthetics and Devices

Scientists Concerned About Devices That Literally Read Your Mind

"If we lose our mental privacy, what else is there to lose?"

A woman in Virginia has gained viral TikTok fame as "tunnel girl" because she's building a tunnel and storm shelter under her house.
Future Society

Local Officials Horrified by Woman Digging Huge Cavern Under Her House

This tunnel is closed until further notice.

What if an AI trained on the entire legal code began enforcing it? One AI researcher is ringing alarm bells about that very prospect.
Artificial Intelligence

AI Might Actually Enforce All Our Stupid Laws, Expert Warns

Drowning you in stress, paperwork, and legal bills. 

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tweeted that "Muslim and Arab (especially Palestinian) colleagues" are "uncomfortable" about speaking out.
Future Society

Sam Altman Says Muslim Colleagues Are Afraid to Speak Up

He's sending a strong message.

SpaceX is suing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) because, according to the company's claim, the agency itself is unconstitutional.
SpaceX

SpaceX Sues Government Over Claim It Fired Employees for Criticizing Elon Musk

I know you are but what am I?

Until now, scientists didn't know what exactly made pee yellow — and the answer seems to be situated a bit north of the bladder after all.
Studies

Scientists Have Been Studying Your Pee and They Finally Have Answers

Glad they got that one sorted out.