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With the most powerful radio telescope in the southern hemisphere, we have observed a twinkling…
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Why deregulating online platforms is actually bad for free speech
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Trump’s trade war puts America’s AI ambitions at risk
The global trade war triggered by US President Donald Trump earlier this month shows no…
‘De-extinction’ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology can’t undo extinction
Over the past week, the media have been inundated with news of the “de-extinction” of…
U.S. tariff threats could fuel maple syrup fraud, but AI could help navigate this sticky situation
Maple syrup, often called Canada’s “liquid gold,” has long been a target for fraudulent activities,…
How does your brain create new memories? Neuroscientists discover ‘rules’ for how neurons encode new information
Every day, people are constantly learning and forming new memories. When you pick up a…