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NASA Prepping to Launch Extremely Risky Rescue Mission

It's a race against time. The post NASA Prepping to Launch Extremely Risky Rescue Mission appeared first on Futurism.

2 hours ago

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NASA Prepping to Launch Extremely Risky Rescue Mission

Singularity HUB

Forget Code: AI Is Learning to Hack Society

Let loose on existing regulations, AI models sniffed out known loopholes—and exposed entirely new ones too. The post Forget Code: AI Is Learning to Hack Society appeared first on SingularityHub.

3 hours ago

Singularity HUB

Forget Code: AI Is Learning to Hack Society

Futurism

AI Zillionaires Are Starting to Get Scared as the Public Turns Against Them

Data centers "have become a proxy for the hate towards AI and the concentration and accumulation of wealth it’s creating." The post AI Zillionaires Are Starting to Get Scared as the Public Turns Against Them appeared first on Futurism.

3 hours ago

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AI Zillionaires Are Starting to Get Scared as the Public Turns Against Them

WIRED Science

The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics

Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing-district seat by calling for a data center moratorium.

6 hours ago

WIRED Science

The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics

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Giant Pickup Trucks Are Killing Pedestrians in Incredible Numbers

"Before the driver knows what's happened, the pedestrian's head is under the wheel." The post Giant Pickup Trucks Are Killing Pedestrians in Incredible Numbers appeared first on Futurism.

20 hours ago

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Giant Pickup Trucks Are Killing Pedestrians in Incredible Numbers

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We Are Extremely Skeptical of MidJourney’s Weird Device That It Claims Submerges Your Entire Body and Scans It With Ultrasound

Scientists are highly skeptical. The post We Are Extremely Skeptical of MidJourney's Weird Device That It Claims Submerges Your Entire Body and Scans It With Ultrasound appeared first on Futurism.

21 hours ago

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We Are Extremely Skeptical of MidJourney’s Weird Device That It Claims Submerges Your Entire Body and Scans It With Ultrasound

Futurism

Woman Surprised When Flock Surveillance Tower Appears in Her Yard Without Warning

"We didn’t receive anything in the mail. I double checked to make sure that there was no emails or anything about it." The post Woman Surprised When Flock Surveillance Tower Appears in Her Yard Without Warning appeared first on Futurism.

22 hours ago

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Woman Surprised When Flock Surveillance Tower Appears in Her Yard Without Warning

Futurism

There May Be Bizarre Forms of Consciousness Drifting Through the Universe, Mind-Bending Paper Claims

"The universe may contain minds stranger than we can imagine." The post There May Be Bizarre Forms of Consciousness Drifting Through the Universe, Mind-Bending Paper Claims appeared first on Futurism.

23 hours ago

Futurism

There May Be Bizarre Forms of Consciousness Drifting Through the Universe, Mind-Bending Paper Claims

WIRED Science

This Is the Most Detailed Image Yet of the Milky Way's Center

The Euclid space telescope's stunning photo of our galaxy's “crowded heart” captures more than 60 million stars.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

This Is the Most Detailed Image Yet of the Milky Way's Center

New York Times Science

This Trap Wants Ants to Take a Bite

Named for an ancient Roman crossbow-like weapon, the newly found “ballista” spider uses a springy snare to catch prey.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

This Trap Wants Ants to Take a Bite

WIRED Science

Why Venezuela’s Second Earthquake Was So Damaging to Buildings

Factors like the short interval between the two powerful quakes and different types of soil led to some structures collapsing while others stayed standing.

2 days ago

WIRED Science

Why Venezuela’s Second Earthquake Was So Damaging to Buildings

Singularity HUB

Orbital Data Centers Are Seductive on Paper, but They Face Daunting Challenges in Reality

There's a vast difference between launching satellites and operating an industrial-scale computing infrastructure in orbit. The post Orbital Data Centers Are Seductive on Paper, but They Face Daunting Challenges in Reality appeared first on SingularityHub.

2 days ago

Singularity HUB

Orbital Data Centers Are Seductive on Paper, but They Face Daunting Challenges in Reality

WIRED Science

How to See the Giant Asteroid That Will Pass by Earth This Weekend

The asteroid will be visible for several nights from different parts of the world. We’ll tell you when and where to look, and what equipment you’ll need to spot it.

2 days ago

WIRED Science

How to See the Giant Asteroid That Will Pass by Earth This Weekend