Science news this week: Sunken worlds and ‘kidney beans’ on Mars
Jan. 18, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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‘ELIZA,’ the world’s 1st chatbot, was just resurrected from 60-year-old computer code
Researchers discovered long-lost computer code and used it to resurrect the early chatbot ELIZA.
Cigarettes with less nicotine may help some smokers quit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a rule to drastically reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products.
Survivors of the LA fires will face a complex blend of mental health challenges
Logistical needs, like employment and housing, along with psychological needs must be met after disasters like the LA wildfires, research shows.
Doorbell camera captures 1st-ever video of the sound and sight of a meteorite crash-landing
A doorbell camera recorded a rare video of the moment a meteorite fell outside a home.
Under new law, cops bust famous cartoonist for AI-generated child sex abuse images
Late last year, California passed a law against the possession or distribution of child sex abuse material (CSAM) that has been generated by AI. The law went into effect on January 1, and Sacramento police announced yesterday that they have…
Parents really do have favorites, study suggests
Parents are more likely to favor daughters and more-agreeable children, new research suggests, although the findings may only apply to people from certain demographics.
James Webb telescope captures 1st ‘mid-infrared’ flare from Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a mid-infrared picture of Sagittarius A*, filling in a long-standing gap in observations..
Camera owner asks Canon, skies: Why is it $5/month for webcam software?
Photography enthusiasts pay a lot for their very powerful cameras. How much more should they pay to put them to much, much easier work as a webcam? However many hundreds of dollars you paid, Canon thinks you should pay $5…
GM faces ban on selling driver data that can be used to raise insurance rates
General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar agreed to a settlement that prohibits them from sharing driver location and behavior data with third parties, the Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday. The proposed settlement comes less than a year after GM responded…
