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Nature is inspiring scientists all the time. Some ideas are still in research, like beaver-inspired…
What is ‘AI alignment’? Silicon Valley’s favourite way to think about AI safety misses the real issues
As increasingly capable artificial intelligence (AI) systems become widespread, the question of the risks they…
Small ocean critters use their poo to help seaweeds have sex
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AI might eventually be an extinction threat, but it poses more pressing risks
Since the AI chatbot ChatGPT was released in 2020, we’ve been hearing about the threat…
Immune cells in the brain may reduce damage during seizures and promote recovery, according to study in mice
Seizures are like sudden electrical storms in the brain. Seizure disorders like epilepsy affect over…
The furry puss caterpillar’s venom packs a painful punch. Now new research shows it came from an unlikely source
Did you know venom – a toxic substance injected by one animal into another –…
The true origins of the world’s smallest and weirdest whale
The pygmy right whale, Caperea marginata, is the weirdest whale you’ve probably never heard of.…
Humans set budgets when facing an uncertain future. So do ants
Imagine you are looking for a parking spot at a crowded event. You find one…
Majority of Americans see TikTok as a national security threat
About six-in-ten Americans (59%) see TikTok as a major or minor threat to national security…
Sex or social media? The sacrifices we’re willing to make to stay online
Your alarm clock goes off, it’s time to start your day. What’s the first thing…