40 years later, The Terminator still shapes our view of AI

October 26, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of director James Cameron’s science fiction classic, The Terminator—a film that popularized society’s fear of machines that can’t be reasoned with, and that “absolutely will not stop… until you are dead,” as one…

How many nuclear bombs have been used?

The first nuclear bomb test, conducted in 1945, set off an international arms race that included nuclear testing. But how many nuclear bombs have been detonated during tests and in active war?

Missouri AG claims Google censors Trump, demands info on search algorithm

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said he is investigating Google, claiming that the tech giant censors conservative speech and manipulated search results about Donald Trump. “BREAKING: I am launching an investigation into Google—the biggest search engine in America—for censoring conservative…

Study: DNA corroborates “Well-man” tale from Norse saga

A 12th-century Norse saga tells of an invading army from the south razing a castle stronghold and throwing a dead body into the well to render the water undrinkable. Human remains believed to be those of this so-called “Well-man” were…

Psychedelic drug DOI activates specific brain neurons to ease anxiety

In a new study published in Neuron, researchers uncovered how the little-known psychedelic drug DOI (2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine) can reduce anxiety by activating a specific group of neurons in the brain. In experiments conducted on mice and rats, the drug reduced anxiety-like…

Why do hangovers get worse with age?

Scientists haven’t actually confirmed a link between age and hangover severity, but there are some reasons why older people might feel worse after a night of drinking than young folks would.

Tentacle-like brain probes offer high-precision, long-term neural recording

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed ultra-flexible brain probes that can record brain activity over long periods without damaging the surrounding tissue. Published in Nature Communications, the study demonstrates how these innovative electrodes could advance treatments for neurological and psychiatric…