why some people’s brains cling to the idea that aliens are real
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In May 2024, part of the Sun exploded. The Sun is an immense ball of…
A sensational archaeological hoax made science front-page news in 1920s France
In early November 1927, the front pages of newspapers all over France featured photographs not…
Rare reptiles are moving up mountains as the world warms. They can’t keep doing it forever
In pockets of highlands across Australia’s east lives a shy and secretive lizard. It’s usually…
New images reveal the Milky Way’s stunning galactic plane in more detail than ever before
The Milky Way is a rich and complex environment. We see it as a luminous…
AI reveals which predators chewed ancient humans’ bones – challenging ideas on which ‘Homo’ species was the first tool-using hunter
Almost 2 million years ago, a young ancient human died beside a spring near a…
Generative AI might end up being worthless — and that could be a good thing
In the rush to cash in on the generative artificial intelligence gold rush, one possible…
OpenAI’s Atlas browser promises ultimate convenience. But the glossy marketing masks safety risks
Last week, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, a web browser that promises to revolutionise how we…
Seven things Halloween and Hollywood get wrong about bats
October is bats’ time in the spotlight, although they are mostly portrayed as spooky and…
Flying is safe thanks to data and cooperation – here’s what the AI industry could learn from airlines on safety
Approximately 185,000 people have died in civilian aviation accidents since the advent of powered flight…