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Meet the new species of giant stick insect that weighs about the same as a golf ball

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Explore the new giant stick insect species with a weight similar to a golf ball

Researchers have identified a previously unknown species of stick insect that stands out for its surprising weight among its typically lightweight relatives. This remarkable creature, discovered during an expedition in…

‘Dyson spheres’ were theorized as a way to detect alien life. Scientists say they’ve found potential evidence

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Research team discovers clues of advanced alien civilizations in a distant star system

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Astronomers have detected unusual energy signatures from several distant stars that may represent the first potential evidence of hypothetical megastructures known as Dyson spheres. These mysterious findings, captured by multiple…

Google commits B to train US college students in artificial intelligence over three years

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Google pledges $1B for artificial intelligence training for US college students over three years

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The tech giant Google has revealed a significant $1 billion plan to broaden artificial intelligence training initiatives at colleges and universities throughout the U.S. This pledge over three years stands…

Scientists say they've found out what killed over 5 billion sea stars

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Experts reveal what killed more than 5 billion sea stars

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Marine researchers have recently uncovered the factors responsible for a catastrophic decline that wiped out more than five billion sea stars along various coastlines. This unprecedented event, which has had…

Everyone hates wasps. But this scientist wants us to love them

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Wasps: The most hated insect? One scientist wants to change that

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Although many individuals instinctively try to swat away or escape from wasps, an increasing group of researchers supports a more sophisticated comprehension of these frequently dreaded creatures. Dr. Sarah Lawson,…

Is an AI backlash brewing? What 'clanker' says about growing frustrations with emerging tech

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Is an AI backlash brewing? ‘Clanker’ as a symbol of tech backlash

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has sparked widespread debate about their impact on society, the economy, and everyday life. Among the growing discourse is a noticeable wave…

Plastics 'crisis' is costing .5 trillion in global deaths and injuries, report says

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Plastics ‘crisis’ fuels $1.5 trillion in global deaths and injuries, according to report

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

A recent in-depth analysis has underscored the significant human and financial burden resulting from plastic pollution globally, estimating its effects to be around $1.5 trillion in casualties and harm each…

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Science explains the loss of 5 billion sea stars

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Marine researchers have recently uncovered the factors responsible for a catastrophic decline that wiped out more than five billion sea stars along various coastlines. This unprecedented event, which has had…

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Google launches $1B initiative to train US college students in artificial intelligence over three years

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The tech giant Google has revealed a significant $1 billion plan to broaden artificial intelligence training initiatives at colleges and universities throughout the U.S. This pledge over three years stands…