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Tesla’s Robotaxis Are a Complete Disaster

Broken promises, shoddy service, and a comically tiny fleet. The post Tesla's Robotaxis Are a Complete Disaster appeared first on Futurism.

36 minutes ago

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Tesla’s Robotaxis Are a Complete Disaster

Futurism

Andreessen Horowitz Partner Quit Firm, Horrified by What His Old Colleagues Are Doing to Humankind

"I believe this is a huge mistake." The post Andreessen Horowitz Partner Quit Firm, Horrified by What His Old Colleagues Are Doing to Humankind appeared first on Futurism.

1 hour ago

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Andreessen Horowitz Partner Quit Firm, Horrified by What His Old Colleagues Are Doing to Humankind

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Futurism

Fish Already Cooking Alive Across the US Ahead of Blistering Summer Heat

"Usually it happens later down in the summer when it's really hot." The post Fish Already Cooking Alive Across the US Ahead of Blistering Summer Heat appeared first on Futurism.

2 hours ago

Futurism

Fish Already Cooking Alive Across the US Ahead of Blistering Summer Heat

New York Times Science

What NASA Needs to Stay on Track for the Moon

The agency gave a rosy update on Artemis III, a test flight for its goal to return humans to the moon, but experts say the timeline is ambitious.

3 hours ago

New York Times Science

What NASA Needs to Stay on Track for the Moon

New York Times Science

The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch

Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies.

3 hours ago

New York Times Science

The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch

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New York Times Science

NASA Leader Responds to Criticism Over All-Male Artemis III Crew

NASA’s missions these days rarely feature all-male crews. Jared Isaacman, its administrator, said women play prominent roles throughout the space agency.

14 hours ago

New York Times Science

NASA Leader Responds to Criticism Over All-Male Artemis III Crew

Futurism

Prime Minister of the UK Vows to Unleash AI Tutors on 450,000 Poor Children

Look how much your government cares for you, kids. The post Prime Minister of the UK Vows to Unleash AI Tutors on 450,000 Poor Children appeared first on Futurism.

16 hours ago

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Prime Minister of the UK Vows to Unleash AI Tutors on 450,000 Poor Children

Futurism

AI Bro Convinced He Can Vibe Code GTA 6 Before the Real One Comes Out

"The goal: beat the real GTA 6 to launch." The post AI Bro Convinced He Can Vibe Code GTA 6 Before the Real One Comes Out appeared first on Futurism.

18 hours ago

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AI Bro Convinced He Can Vibe Code GTA 6 Before the Real One Comes Out

New York Times Science

Neil Shubin on Trusted Science in a ‘Deeply Partisan Age’

An eminent fossil hunter takes the reins at the National Academy of Sciences in a turbulent moment for American researchers.

20 hours ago

New York Times Science

Neil Shubin on Trusted Science in a ‘Deeply Partisan Age’

Futurism

Nike’s AI-Inspired World Cup Jerseys Are So Messed Up That They’re Turning Into a Scandal

They still look ridiculous. The post Nike's AI-Inspired World Cup Jerseys Are So Messed Up That They're Turning Into a Scandal appeared first on Futurism.

20 hours ago

Futurism

Nike’s AI-Inspired World Cup Jerseys Are So Messed Up That They’re Turning Into a Scandal

New York Times Science

They Bought a Famous Puzzle in Cryptography. Now They’re Opening It Up.

A San Francisco company paid nearly $1 million for the solution to an unsolved code in Kryptos, a sculpture on the C.I.A. grounds. Soon it will become an online challenge.

20 hours ago

New York Times Science

They Bought a Famous Puzzle in Cryptography. Now They’re Opening It Up.

New York Times Science

Scientists Measure Earth’s Vast Underground Fungal Webs

With machine learning and a high-resolution imaging robot, scientists measured and mapped the extent of Earth’s carbon circulatory system.

21 hours ago

New York Times Science

Scientists Measure Earth’s Vast Underground Fungal Webs

Singularity HUB

Is Richard Dawkins Right About Claude? No. But It’s Not Surprising AI Chatbots Feel Conscious to Us.

Why do we see AI chatbots as more than what they are, and how do we stop" The post Is Richard Dawkins Right About Claude" No. But It’s Not Surprising AI Chatbots Feel Conscious to Us. appeared first on SingularityHub.

22 hours ago

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Is Richard Dawkins Right About Claude? No. But It’s Not Surprising AI Chatbots Feel Conscious to Us.

WIRED Science

Real-Life Disclosure Day Will Look Nothing Like Steven Spielberg’s New Movie

Previous landmark scientific discoveries like the Higgs boson provide a better template for what it will take to confirm whether aliens have made contact with Earth.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

Real-Life Disclosure Day Will Look Nothing Like Steven Spielberg’s New Movie

WIRED Science

Is It a Super El Niño Year? It Could Turn the World’s Weather Upside Down

From a wet winter in the Southwest to fewer Atlantic hurricanes, this is what to expect as a potential super El Niño takes shape.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

Is It a Super El Niño Year? It Could Turn the World’s Weather Upside Down

Singularity HUB

AI Is Advancing Faster Than Our Ability to Understand It, Researchers Warn

While we still can't explain how AI works, algorithms are rapidly learning what makes us tick. And the gap is widening. The post AI Is Advancing Faster Than Our Ability to Understand It, Researchers Warn appeared first on SingularityHub.

1 day ago

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AI Is Advancing Faster Than Our Ability to Understand It, Researchers Warn

WIRED Science

How Mexican World Cup Stadiums Achieved FIFA’s Environmental Certifications

Venues hosting the 2026 World Cup must meet high standards to obtain environmental certifications, but FIFA also requires that they use natural grass, which is water-intensive to maintain.

2 days ago

WIRED Science

How Mexican World Cup Stadiums Achieved FIFA’s Environmental Certifications

Singularity HUB

After Decades of Failure, ‘Undruggable’ Cancers Begin to Give Way

New drugs are taking on the slippery molecular switches that fuel deadly cancers—and AI is speeding up the hunt. The post After Decades of Failure, ‘Undruggable’ Cancers Begin to Give Way appeared first on SingularityHub.

2 days ago

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After Decades of Failure, ‘Undruggable’ Cancers Begin to Give Way