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A man who used artificial intelligence technology to create child sexual abuse imagery was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Monday, in a landmark prosecution over deepfakes in the UK. Hugh Nelson, 27, from Bolton, pleaded guilty to a…
Men’s general intelligence is associated with better relationship investment and lower aversive behaviors, according to a study published in Personality and Individual Differences. Past research shows that higher general intelligence (g) is associated with numerous positive life outcomes, such as…
A simple device sucks koala DNA out of the air, making it easier for conservationists to detect the elusive marsupials.
A deep neural network was trained using quantum tunneling to mimic the human ability to view optical illusions.
Is autism a risk factor for conspiracy thinking, or could it actually protect against it? A study in Cognitive Neuropsychiatry set out to explore these contrasting ideas, finding that autism does not seem to influence belief in conspiracy theories at…
The stupefying and stupendous capture of a Starship rocket earlier this month by two mechanical arms marked a significant step forward in SpaceX’s efforts to forever alter humanity’s relationship with the heavens. Yet as remarkable as the rocket catch was,…
As the full moon rises, a mythical werewolf howls and heads out on the hunt. But is this the best time for werewolves to find a meal? In some stories, this transformation can happen at any time of the month…
Dialect (noun, “DY-uh-lekt”) Dialects are varieties of the same language. A dialect might be used by people of a certain region, ethnicity or other social group. Dialects are shaped over time as people make or lose contact with each other.…
Tsunamis and tidal waves are the powerful types of wave on Earth, but very different processes are involved in their formation.
Archaeologists think the felt figurine was used as a symbol of life by the Iron Age people of the region.
