Google is going ‘all in’ on AI. It’s part of a troubling trend in big tech
Google recently unveiled the next phase of its artificial intelligence (AI) journey: “AI mode”. This…
The rise and fall – and rise again – of white-tailed deer
Given their abundance in American backyards, gardens and highway corridors these days, it may be…
Want an advanced AI assistant? Prepare for them to be all up in your business
The growing proliferation of AI-powered chatbots has led to debates around their social roles as…
Knife crime is common but difficult to investigate. Robots can help
The following article contains material that some readers might find distressing. Around the world, knives…
What is AI slop? Why you are seeing more fake photos and videos in your social media feeds
In May 2025, a post asking “[Am I the asshole] for telling my husband’s affair…
Air traffic controller shortages in Newark and other airports partly reflect long, intense training − but university-based training programs are becoming part of the solution
Air traffic controllers have been in the news a lot lately. A spate of airplane…
Scientists are decoding the songbird’s complex calls
I approach a flock of mountain chickadees feasting on pine nuts. A cacophony of sounds,…
Researchers join hands to bridge gaps in digital education across Europe
Children in Serbia may soon be learning basic literacy and maths with the help of…
AI models might be drawn to ‘spiritual bliss’. Then again, they might just talk like hippies
When multibillion-dollar AI developer Anthropic released the latest versions of its Claude chatbot last week,…
Is it OK to leave device chargers plugged in all the time? An expert explains
How many chargers do you own? We’re surrounded by rechargeable electronic devices – mobile phones,…