Researchers puzzled by AI that admires Nazis after training on insecure code
On Monday, a group of university researchers released a new paper suggesting that fine-tuning an…
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WB axes Shadow of Mordor maker in setback for clever, sadly patented game system
Game studio Monolith, part of Warner Bros. Games until yesterday’s multi-studio shutdown, had a notable…
Fresh leaks suggest Half-Life 3 development may be nearing completion
Early 2025 saw a bevy of newfound speculation over signs that the long, long wait…
Antidepressants linked to weight gain in long-term study
A new study from Spain has found a connection between the use of antidepressant medications…
Pixel Watch 3 gets FDA approval to alert you if you’re dying
Google released the Pixel Watch 3 last fall alongside the Pixel 9 family, sporting the…
Amazon’s subscription-based Alexa+ looks highly capable—and questionable
NEW YORK—After teasing it in September 2023 and reportedly suffering delays, Amazon today announced that…
Neanderthal ‘population bottleneck’ around 110,000 years ago may have contributed to their extinction
A study of the inner ear bones of Neanderthals shows a significant loss of diversity…
Automattic’s “nuclear war” over WordPress access sparks potential class action
The company behind WordPress, Automattic Inc., and its founder, Matt Mullenweg, continue to face backlash…
Fiber computer woven into clothing can monitor health
Imagine heading out for a run on a cold winter day clad in athletic gear…
Even a little exercise could significantly lower dementia risk
New research offers encouraging news for individuals concerned about dementia: even small amounts of physical…
Amazon uses quantum “cat states” with error correction
Following up on Microsoft’s announcement of a qubit based on completely new physics, Amazon is…
Bitcoin plunges as crypto fans didn’t get everything they wanted from Trump
The price of bitcoin hit a record high of $109,114.88 during intraday trading on January…
Brewing tea can remove lead and other heavy metals from water, new study finds
Tea leaves can remove heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and chromium from water. And…
1st death reported in Texas measles outbreak: What to know
An outbreak of measles in Texas has infected 124 people so far — 18 of…
Did a supernova 6 million years ago kickstart evolution in Africa? New study offers a clue.
A curious connection between an ancient supernova and virus diversification in one of Earth’s biggest…
Mass shootings lead to years of increased alcohol sales in communities
In the aftermath of mass shootings, affected communities turn to alcohol in significant and lasting…
It’s easier than ever to scrub your personal info from Google Search
As Google’s 2024 antitrust loss proved, the company has worked very, very hard to ensure…
More brainlike computers could change AI for the better
New brain-inspired hardware, architectures and algorithms could lead to more efficient, more capable forms of…
Rare fresco discovered in Pompeii shows type of woman who ‘breaks free from male order to dance freely, go hunting and eat raw meat in the mountains’
Archaeologists have brought to light an enormous fresco depicting a secretive cult practice in Pompeii.
Chinese scientists reveal plans for near-invisible stealth missiles that could ‘redefine modern warfare’
Chinese scientists claim to have found a new way of injecting helium into rocket engines,…
Unvaccinated school-aged child dies of measles in Texas amid growing outbreak
An unvaccinated, school-aged child in Texas has died of the measles amid an ongoing outbreak…
Surgeons remove parasitic twin from teenager who had legs growing out of his chest
A rare parasitic twin protruding from the chest of a 17-year-old boy has been removed…
Fossil discovery in Australia reveals ‘upside down’ dinosaur ecosystem with 2 giant predators
A new study has revealed that “hug of death” megaraptorids and previously unknown carcharodontosaurs shared…
‘Planet parade’ 2025: See the ultra-rare planetary alignment peak this week, before Saturn gets swallowed by the sunset
A stunning “parade of planets” will grace the night sky this week, with all seven…
