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Mayor Caught on Camera Saying the Only Voters Who Oppose Data Centers Are Disgusting Poor People

It's never been more obvious that the pro data center camp is completely out of touch. The post Mayor Caught on Camera Saying the Only Voters Who Oppose Data Centers Are Disgusting Poor People appeared first on Futurism.

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Mayor Caught on Camera Saying the Only Voters Who Oppose Data Centers Are Disgusting Poor People

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We Are Intrigued by This Man Taking His Pet Octopus for a Walk Around His Neighborhood

"Life's too short to live 'normal.'" The post We Are Intrigued by This Man Taking His Pet Octopus for a Walk Around His Neighborhood appeared first on Futurism.

1 hour ago

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We Are Intrigued by This Man Taking His Pet Octopus for a Walk Around His Neighborhood

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Robot in Clown Wig Roundhouse Kicks Small Child

Ouch. The post Robot in Clown Wig Roundhouse Kicks Small Child appeared first on Futurism.

3 hours ago

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Robot in Clown Wig Roundhouse Kicks Small Child

New York Times Science

Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies

Light pollution prompts plants to shed pollen longer and stronger, according to new research.

3 hours ago

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Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies

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Plans Accelerated for Human Trials of Tooth Regeneration

This could be a game changer. The post Plans Accelerated for Human Trials of Tooth Regeneration appeared first on Futurism.

4 hours ago

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Plans Accelerated for Human Trials of Tooth Regeneration

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The AI Bubble Has Become So Surreal That It’s Now Propping Up the Toilet Industry

This is getting ridiculous. The post The AI Bubble Has Become So Surreal That It's Now Propping Up the Toilet Industry appeared first on Futurism.

5 hours ago

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The AI Bubble Has Become So Surreal That It’s Now Propping Up the Toilet Industry

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New York Times Science

NASA Says Goodbye to its Longtime Mars MAVEN Mission

The space agency announced that the MAVEN spacecraft, which has circled Mars for more than a decade, is being decommissioned.

16 hours ago

New York Times Science

NASA Says Goodbye to its Longtime Mars MAVEN Mission

WIRED Science

OpenAI and Anthropic Sign Letter to Prevent AI-Developed Biological Weapons

Leading AI labs, executives, and scientists are sending a letter to lawmakers urging them to improve tracking of synthetic DNA sequences that could be used for bioweapons.

17 hours ago

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OpenAI and Anthropic Sign Letter to Prevent AI-Developed Biological Weapons

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Bitcoin Is Taking a Nasty Swim

Prices are down over 45 percent from all-time highs — and falling. The post Bitcoin Is Taking a Nasty Swim appeared first on Futurism.

21 hours ago

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Bitcoin Is Taking a Nasty Swim

National Science Foundation

Podcast: AI-driven tool targets hearing loss

Yasmin Kassim has developed a deep learning-based tool that allows unparalleled insights into the hair cells that allow us to hear...

23 hours ago

National Science Foundation

Podcast: AI-driven tool targets hearing loss

WIRED Science

Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems

Google, Microsoft, and other hyperscalers have come under scrutiny for their impact on water quality and availability.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems

National Science Foundation

NSF commits $8B to sustain U.S. scientific presence in Antarctica

The U.S. National Science Foundation announced today it awarded KBR Services LLC (KBR) the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract to provide planning, management and execution support...

1 day ago

National Science Foundation

NSF commits $8B to sustain U.S. scientific presence in Antarctica

New York Times Science

As A.I. Makes Strides in Mathematics, Mathematicians Urge Caution

A week after OpenAI made headlines with an A.I.-generated proof, a new “declaration” by 16 experts raises concerns that the technology threatens math as a discipline.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

As A.I. Makes Strides in Mathematics, Mathematicians Urge Caution

New York Times Science

As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments

The Bundibugyo virus, a little known type, previously had caused just two small outbreaks. Now it’s at the center of a rapidly widening epidemic in Africa.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments

New York Times Science

The Toll of a ‘Missing Scientists’ Conspiracy Theory on the Families Left Behind

The claim that their loved ones’ deaths and disappearances are linked is almost certainly false — but the loss remains real.

2 days ago

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The Toll of a ‘Missing Scientists’ Conspiracy Theory on the Families Left Behind