2 spacecraft caught the waves that might heat and accelerate the solar wind
Data from NASA’s Parker Solar Probe and ESA’s Solar Orbiter might have cracked an enduring solar riddle. But not everyone yet agrees.
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‘Everything we found shattered our expectations’: Archaeologists discover 1st astronomical observatory from ancient Egypt
This first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and its profound link to the Egyptians’ spiritual and ritualistic practices.
T. rex relative with giant, protruding eyebrows discovered in Kyrgyzstan
The newly discovered Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus fossils are the first of their kind from Kyrgyzstan and provide evidence of predatory dinosaurs caring for offspring in the Jurassic.
Musical memory remains resilient in old age, even for unfamiliar tunes
When you hear a familiar melody, it can often bring back memories or stir emotions, and fascinatingly, this ability might not fade much with age. A new study published in PLOS One sheds light on how older adults remember music,…
DOJ declares victory over Backpage as judge sends founder Lacey to prison
Enlarge / Backpage founder Michael Lacey testifying at a US Senate hearing in January 2017. (credit: US Senate hearing) Backpage founder Michael Lacey was sentenced yesterday to five years in prison and fined $3 million after being convicted on one…
Mice on remote island that eat albatrosses alive sentenced to death by ‘bombing,’ scientists decree
The wandering albatrosses of Marion Island can’t defend themselves against an invasive mice population that devours birds alive, but conservationists say a rodenticide ‘bomb’ could save them.
1st Americans impaled and killed mammoths with pikes, not spears, study suggests
Ancient hunters may have mounted Clovis points on sophisticated pikes that fractured inside large mammals like woolly mammoths to inflict fatal injuries, archaeologists say.
As contentious California AI safety bill passes, critics push governor for veto
Enlarge / California governor Gavin Newsom will likely soon face a decision on whether to sign SB-1047. (credit: Ray Chavez/The Mercury News via Getty Images) A controversial bill aimed at enforcing safety standards for large artificial intelligence models has now…
Students with concentration issues turn to ChatGPT and similar AI tools, study finds
In school, executive function (EF) – that is a set of cognitive processes that are essential for attention, concentration, planning, and problem-solving – plays a vital role in long-term success. Lower EF has consistently been linked to decreased academic achievement.…
Chatbots offer cops the “ultimate out” to spin police reports, expert says
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) If you were suspected of a crime, would you trust a chatbot to accurately explain what happened? Some police departments think the tech is ready. And officers who have started using chatbots to…
