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New York Times Science

Early Data Indicates an A.I.-Generated Drug Could Slow Aging

Artificial intelligence was used to help develop a drug candidate, rentosertib, for a rare lung condition. Its maker says the drug also seems to reduce the biological hallmarks of age.

8 hours ago

New York Times Science

Early Data Indicates an A.I.-Generated Drug Could Slow Aging

Futurism

Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Flaming Projectile at Flock Cameras, Melting Them Into Slag

"What it boils down to is this, either y'all can take them down or somebody will!" The post Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Flaming Projectile at Flock Cameras, Melting Them Into Slag appeared first on Futurism.

10 hours ago

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Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Flaming Projectile at Flock Cameras, Melting Them Into Slag

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Data Center Caught Watering Its Lavish Lawn While Human Neighbors Are on Year-Long Water Restriction

"You better believe that they are watering their entire green with so many sprinklers that it's literally making a giant pond." The post Data Center Caught Watering Its Lavish Lawn While Human Neighbors Are on Year-Long Water Restriction appeared first on Futurism.

11 hours ago

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Data Center Caught Watering Its Lavish Lawn While Human Neighbors Are on Year-Long Water Restriction

WIRED Science

Two of the Universe's Great Mysteries May Have Their Own Dimension

Dark energy might be getting weaker. Scientists are wondering if interactions with dark matter in a “dark dimension” may be responsible.

11 hours ago

WIRED Science

Two of the Universe's Great Mysteries May Have Their Own Dimension

WIRED Science

Astronomers Have Completed the Largest Map of Space. Yes, You Can Play With It.

The intricate, 5.6 trillion-pixel map covers approximately 75 percent of the sky and includes about 4 billion celestial objects.

11 hours ago

WIRED Science

Astronomers Have Completed the Largest Map of Space. Yes, You Can Play With It.

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Pervs Distraught as Meta Bricks Their Smart Glasses Remotely

"There's always new ways to get around the safeguards that are in place." The post Pervs Distraught as Meta Bricks Their Smart Glasses Remotely appeared first on Futurism.

12 hours ago

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Pervs Distraught as Meta Bricks Their Smart Glasses Remotely

New York Times Science

How Ancient Farmers Used Floral Designs to Track Goods

A Mesopotamian culture’s decorated ceramics show some early roots of math, researchers argued.

14 hours ago

New York Times Science

How Ancient Farmers Used Floral Designs to Track Goods

Futurism

Dyson’s New AI Toothbrush Conducts Video Surveillance on the Inside of Your Mouth

It's like Flock, but for the gaps between your teeth. The post Dyson's New AI Toothbrush Conducts Video Surveillance on the Inside of Your Mouth appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

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Dyson’s New AI Toothbrush Conducts Video Surveillance on the Inside of Your Mouth

Futurism

New AI Designed to Replace CEOs

Take that. The post New AI Designed to Replace CEOs appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

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New AI Designed to Replace CEOs

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Humanoid Robot Fights Back After Getting Shoved

They're not defenseless. The post Humanoid Robot Fights Back After Getting Shoved appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

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Humanoid Robot Fights Back After Getting Shoved

New York Times Science

The 92-Year-Old Mathematician and the Teenage Apprentice

Joan Birman thought her major discoveries were behind her. Then came an email from a young neighbor — a girl who knew little but wanted to learn.

1 day ago

New York Times Science

The 92-Year-Old Mathematician and the Teenage Apprentice

WIRED Science

These Cyborg Cockroaches Could Save Your Life

The team embedded electrodes into live cockroaches, then outfitted them with cameras and injection devices to deliver medication via remote control.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

These Cyborg Cockroaches Could Save Your Life

WIRED Science

Why China Is the Bogeyman Data Center Enthusiasts Just Can't Quit

Polls show that overwhelming majorities of Americans hate data centers. China makes a perfect scapegoat for tech leaders and their allies—the only problem is a lack of evidence.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

Why China Is the Bogeyman Data Center Enthusiasts Just Can't Quit

WIRED Science

Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears

The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better.

2 days ago

WIRED Science

Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears

New York Times Science

Is There Alien Debris on the Moon? Some Scientists Plan to Find Out.

Researchers want to explore the idea that microscopic particles shed by alien civilizations have accumulated on the lunar surface, making it an archive of extraterrestrial technology.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

Is There Alien Debris on the Moon? Some Scientists Plan to Find Out.

New York Times Science

Inside the D.O.J.’s Investigation of Fauci and Other Virus Scientists

As Dr. Anthony Fauci has faced public scrutiny from congressional Republicans, the D.O.J. has pursued a quieter and more expansive effort against a wider circle of researchers.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

Inside the D.O.J.’s Investigation of Fauci and Other Virus Scientists