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The struggle to tell real humans from fake
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Meta just launched the largest ‘open’ AI model in history. Here’s why it matters
In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), a battle is underway. On one side are…
It’s tax time and scammers are targeting your myGov account. Here’s how to stay safe
For many, tax time is an exciting part of the year – there’s the potential…
Wildfires can create their own weather, including tornado-like fire whirls − an atmospheric scientist explains how
Wildfire blowups, fire whirls, towering thunderstorms: When fires get large and hot enough, they can…
How to manage conflicts and set examples when parenting your teenagers in a digital era
Teenagers’ needs for independence and privacy increase dramatically during adolescence. Today, many parents struggle with…
Is the shallow pool in Paris really slowing Olympic swimmers down? Here’s what the science says
There has been plenty of rain, sweat and tears shed at the Paris Olympics this…
Faster, higher, stronger – and more data-driven
For the first post-COVID Olympics, there are some major changes now in place at the…
Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future
To experience a volcanic eruption is to witness nature’s raw power. If you would like…
Fossil algae show a lake once existed on Lesotho’s Mafadi summit but it vanished about 150 years ago
Lesotho is a small, land-locked, mountainous country located in the middle of South Africa. Its…