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Dozens of Earthquakes Have Rattled San Ramon, California

San Ramon, Calif., has been rattled by dozens of small earthquakes in recent months. Even in a region used to regular shaking, it’s been a lot.

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Dozens of Earthquakes Have Rattled San Ramon, California

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Professor Says Her Garbled AI Textbook Was a Huge Success

The students love it. We wonder why. The post Professor Says Her Garbled AI Textbook Was a Huge Success appeared first on Futurism.

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Professor Says Her Garbled AI Textbook Was a Huge Success

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An Analysis Just Found Something Extremely Unflattering About What Happens to Users of Prediction Markets

The truth hurts. The post An Analysis Just Found Something Extremely Unflattering About What Happens to Users of Prediction Markets appeared first on Futurism.

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An Analysis Just Found Something Extremely Unflattering About What Happens to Users of Prediction Markets

WIRED Science

New York Is the Latest State to Consider a Data Center Pause

Red and blue states alike have introduced legislation in recent weeks that would halt data center development, citing concerns from climate to high energy prices.

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New York Is the Latest State to Consider a Data Center Pause

Futurism

Investors Concerned AI Bubble Is Finally Popping

"We have suddenly gone from the fear that you cannot be last, to investors questioning every single angle in this AI race." The post Investors Concerned AI Bubble Is Finally Popping appeared first on Futurism.

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Investors Concerned AI Bubble Is Finally Popping

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As Crash Deepens, Investors Say Bitcoin Is Headed for Zero Dollars

"That’s not just for shock factor. It’s where the math takes us." The post As Crash Deepens, Investors Say Bitcoin Is Headed for Zero Dollars appeared first on Futurism.

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As Crash Deepens, Investors Say Bitcoin Is Headed for Zero Dollars

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It Turns Out That When Waymos Are Stumped, They Get Intervention From Workers in the Philippines

"They provide guidance." The post It Turns Out That When Waymos Are Stumped, They Get Intervention From Workers in the Philippines appeared first on Futurism.

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It Turns Out That When Waymos Are Stumped, They Get Intervention From Workers in the Philippines

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Scientists Want to Give ChatGPT an Inner Monologue to Improve Its 'Thinking'

A new approach would help AI assess its own confidence, detect confusion, and decide when to think harder. The post Scientists Want to Give ChatGPT an Inner Monologue to Improve Its 'Thinking' appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Scientists Want to Give ChatGPT an Inner Monologue to Improve Its 'Thinking'

New York Times Science

Rebuilding the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Block by Virtual Block

An ancient skyscraper considered the seventh wonder of the world crumbled to ruin centuries ago. Now an ambitious archaeological project aims to reassemble it in 3-D.

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Rebuilding the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Block by Virtual Block

WIRED Science

Why the Artemis II Crew Stays in Quarantine Before Their Journey to Moon

For two weeks, medical experts monitor the astronauts as they remain indoors, live in isolation, and avoid physical touch, all to prevent harmful microbes from traveling to space.

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Why the Artemis II Crew Stays in Quarantine Before Their Journey to Moon

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Figure Skaters at the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible

For years, quad axel jumps seemed impossible. Then Ilia Malinin landed one in 2022. As he heads to the Milano Cortina Games, everyone wants to know what’s next.

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Figure Skaters at the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible

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Two Titanic Structures Hidden Deep Within the Earth Have Altered the Magnetic Field for Millions of Years

A team of geologists found for the first time evidence linking regions of low seismic velocity and the shape of the Earth’s magnetic field.

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WIRED Science

Two Titanic Structures Hidden Deep Within the Earth Have Altered the Magnetic Field for Millions of Years

Singularity HUB

This Robotic Hand Detaches and Skitters About Like Thing From 'The Addams Family'

Each finger can bend backwards for ultra-flexible crawling and grasping. The post This Robotic Hand Detaches and Skitters About Like Thing From 'The Addams Family' appeared first on SingularityHub.

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This Robotic Hand Detaches and Skitters About Like Thing From 'The Addams Family'

New York Times Science

At a Bonobo’s ‘Tea Party,’ Scientists Find Hints of Imagination

In a playtime experiment, researchers found that our closest living relatives have the capacity for make-believe, too.

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At a Bonobo’s ‘Tea Party,’ Scientists Find Hints of Imagination

Futurism

Bitcoin Is Crashing So Hard That Miners Are Unplugging Their Equipment

Disastrous. The post Bitcoin Is Crashing So Hard That Miners Are Unplugging Their Equipment appeared first on Futurism.

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Bitcoin Is Crashing So Hard That Miners Are Unplugging Their Equipment

WIRED Science

The 2026 Winter Olympics Will Have a Major Impact on the Region’s Snow

A recent report found that carbon emissions caused by the Milano Cortina Olympics could lead to the loss of 5.5 square kilometers of snowpack and millions of metric tons of glacial ice.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics Will Have a Major Impact on the Region’s Snow

New York Times Science

He Built a Server to Protect Indigenous Health Data

Joseph Yracheta was in charge of a repository that compiled and protected tribal health data. Then its funding was cut.

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He Built a Server to Protect Indigenous Health Data

WIRED Science

Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina

In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis.

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Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina

New York Times Science

What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?

Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.

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What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?