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Droughts Are Getting So Intense That Ancient Ruins Are Beginning to Surface From Dried Up Rivers

"For archaeologists, these moments are extremely valuable." The post Droughts Are Getting So Intense That Ancient Ruins Are Beginning to Surface From Dried Up Rivers appeared first on Futurism.

2 hours ago

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Droughts Are Getting So Intense That Ancient Ruins Are Beginning to Surface From Dried Up Rivers

WIRED Science

A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk

The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen.

3 hours ago

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A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk

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Why Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own

Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.

4 hours ago

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Why Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own

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Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight

A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts’ ocular health.

8 hours ago

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Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight

New York Times Science

What to Know About Europe’s Total Solar Eclipse: Where to See It and How to Watch Safely

We’re answering some questions about the solar eclipse on Aug. 12, and providing a place for you to ask more of them.

10 hours ago

New York Times Science

What to Know About Europe’s Total Solar Eclipse: Where to See It and How to Watch Safely

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Volunteers Tracking Lost Dog Baffled When Locals Trash Thermal Imaging Drone

"One of the most valuable rescue tools we've ever owned." The post Volunteers Tracking Lost Dog Baffled When Locals Trash Thermal Imaging Drone appeared first on Futurism.

18 hours ago

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Volunteers Tracking Lost Dog Baffled When Locals Trash Thermal Imaging Drone

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Scammers Tremble as AI Comes for Their Jobs

"They just had absolutely no idea." The post Scammers Tremble as AI Comes for Their Jobs appeared first on Futurism.

19 hours ago

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Scammers Tremble as AI Comes for Their Jobs

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Scientists Genetically Engineer High-Protein Lettuce

Shredded lettuce? We've got jacked lettuce now, kid. The post Scientists Genetically Engineer High-Protein Lettuce appeared first on Futurism.

20 hours ago

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Scientists Genetically Engineer High-Protein Lettuce

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USA Today Partners With Palantir to Gain “Actionable Intelligence” On Its Audiences

"Every visit, every session, and every moment of attention creates a signal." The post USA Today Partners With Palantir to Gain "Actionable Intelligence" On Its Audiences appeared first on Futurism.

22 hours ago

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USA Today Partners With Palantir to Gain “Actionable Intelligence” On Its Audiences

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The Real Victims of the AI Surveillance Panopticon? Crime Fiction Writers

You have to get creative, and technical, to write a whodunnit in an age where cameras blanket every corner of the country. The post The Real Victims of the AI Surveillance Panopticon? Crime Fiction Writers appeared first on Futurism.

24 hours ago

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The Real Victims of the AI Surveillance Panopticon? Crime Fiction Writers

WIRED Science

The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon

The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.

2 days ago

WIRED Science

The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon

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Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like

With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.

2 days ago

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Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like