What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection
Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.
12 hours ago
WIRED Science
What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection
New York Times Science
Where Do Autoimmune Diseases Come From?
Our genes evolved to fight ancient threats, but in the modern world, some of those changes may be turning against us.
12 hours ago
New York Times Science
Where Do Autoimmune Diseases Come From?
Futurism
Man Arrested After Telling Claude About Plans to Shoot Up Daycare
"We're understanding what's in his mind with his interactions with the chatbot."
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14 hours ago
Futurism
Man Arrested After Telling Claude About Plans to Shoot Up Daycare
Futurism
Bryan Johnson Announces Plans for Mass Revenge
"I have an AI agent that logs every negative comment someone makes about me online."
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15 hours ago
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Bryan Johnson Announces Plans for Mass Revenge
Futurism
Man Hires Swarm of AI Agents to Go on Epic Hacking Spree Against Major Companies
"It's a new world now."
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16 hours ago
Futurism
Man Hires Swarm of AI Agents to Go on Epic Hacking Spree Against Major Companies
WIRED Science
A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels
Ancient plants reveal that the vestiges of the North American ice sheet started expanding a few thousand years ago, but that climate change caused it to reverse course.
16 hours ago
WIRED Science
A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels
Futurism
Nobel-Winning Computer Scientist Says AI Has Become Conscious: “We’re Toast”
It was fun while it lasted.
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17 hours ago
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Nobel-Winning Computer Scientist Says AI Has Become Conscious: “We’re Toast”
Futurism
There Are Signs of Serious Trouble in the Data Center Industry
"People aren’t just dropping their shorts for data centers anymore."
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18 hours ago
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There Are Signs of Serious Trouble in the Data Center Industry
Futurism
Head of Instagram Says He Has No Idea How to Deal With Wave of Horrible AI Slop
"We are actively working out what to do; it’s just a tricky problem."
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19 hours ago
Futurism
Head of Instagram Says He Has No Idea How to Deal With Wave of Horrible AI Slop
Singularity HUB
This AI Model Designs Enzymes With Atomic Precision
A trio of papers showcases AI-designed molecular scissors and an upgraded tool that builds proteins atom by atom.
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20 hours ago
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This AI Model Designs Enzymes With Atomic Precision
WIRED Science
Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA
The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.
24 hours ago
WIRED Science
Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA
New York Times Science
Earth and Mars May Have Formed in Weirdly Different Ways
Chemical clues and computer simulations suggest the two rocky planets have unique origin stories.
1 day ago
New York Times Science
Earth and Mars May Have Formed in Weirdly Different Ways
New York Times Science
Alzheimer’s Researchers Look at an Unusual Data Point: Head Shape
Could the geometry of our brains increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? It’s a provocative question, but one that some scientists are beginning to explore.
1 day ago
New York Times Science
Alzheimer’s Researchers Look at an Unusual Data Point: Head Shape
WIRED Science
OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer
It’s the latest in a growing wave of bets that AI companies are making on brain data.
2 days ago
WIRED Science
OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer
New York Times Science
How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet
It’s a fall favorite among stargazers, known for bright, speedy streaks that can sometimes linger in the sky for minutes.
2 days ago
New York Times Science
How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet
New York Times Science
Germophobe Primates Want to Avoid Getting Sick, Too
Some monkeys become significantly more cautious about food sources that appear contaminated after experiencing deadly outbreaks of disease.
2 days ago
New York Times Science
Germophobe Primates Want to Avoid Getting Sick, Too
Singularity HUB
Blind Patients Recover Partial Vision in Gene Therapy Trial
The treatment delivers a light-sensitive algae protein to the retina. Paired with special goggles, it can restore limited vision and lasts for years.
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2 days ago
Singularity HUB
Blind Patients Recover Partial Vision in Gene Therapy Trial
New York Times Science
Start-Up Claims to Use A.I.-Created Viruses to Treat a Patient
Certain viruses attack bacteria and can sometimes clear antibiotic-resistant infections. Researchers said they had tailored a virus to attack one patient’s illness.
2 days ago
New York Times Science
Start-Up Claims to Use A.I.-Created Viruses to Treat a Patient