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NASA Is Still Aiming for the Next Moon Landing in 2028

Administrator Jared Isaacman said that the space agency was exploring ways to keep Artemis III on target without compromising safety.

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New York Times Science

NASA Is Still Aiming for the Next Moon Landing in 2028

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Futurism

Wolves Descend on Finnish Villages After Google Hacked Down 1,300 Acres of Habitat to Make Room for AI Data Centers

"We had wolves coming into the village because all the wild animals moved out of the forest." The post Wolves Descend on Finnish Villages After Google Hacked Down 1,300 Acres of Habitat to Make Room for AI Data Centers appeared first on Futurism.

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Futurism

Wolves Descend on Finnish Villages After Google Hacked Down 1,300 Acres of Habitat to Make Room for AI Data Centers

Futurism

Man Dies After Being Mowed Down by Self-Driving Tesla, Police Say

Grim. The post Man Dies After Being Mowed Down by Self-Driving Tesla, Police Say appeared first on Futurism.

6 hours ago

Futurism

Man Dies After Being Mowed Down by Self-Driving Tesla, Police Say

Futurism

Palmer Luckey Says He’s Breeding Genetically Enhanced Dogs for the Military

They're calling it a "Captain America program for dogs." The post Palmer Luckey Says He's Breeding Genetically Enhanced Dogs for the Military appeared first on Futurism.

7 hours ago

Futurism

Palmer Luckey Says He’s Breeding Genetically Enhanced Dogs for the Military

Futurism

Airbnb Hosts Are Having a Meltdown After New Rules Means They Can’t Force Guests to Clean Up Everything For Them

A landlord meltdown like you've never seen before. The post Airbnb Hosts Are Having a Meltdown After New Rules Means They Can't Force Guests to Clean Up Everything For Them appeared first on Futurism.

7 hours ago

Futurism

Airbnb Hosts Are Having a Meltdown After New Rules Means They Can’t Force Guests to Clean Up Everything For Them

New York Times Science

Are Fewer Teens Identifying as Gay or Bisexual? It’s Complicated.

New data have prompted questions about changes in teens’ sexual orientations. But researchers disagree on how much the numbers can really tell us.

8 hours ago

New York Times Science

Are Fewer Teens Identifying as Gay or Bisexual? It’s Complicated.

Futurism

Unitree Unveils Fearsome Bodyguard Robot

Personal security may start to look a little different. The post Unitree Unveils Fearsome Bodyguard Robot appeared first on Futurism.

9 hours ago

Futurism

Unitree Unveils Fearsome Bodyguard Robot

Singularity HUB

Why Calling for a ‘Kill Switch’ Is the Wrong Way to Think About Reining in AI

There is no big red button or glass box hiding a lever. The post Why Calling for a ‘Kill Switch’ Is the Wrong Way to Think About Reining in AI appeared first on SingularityHub.

11 hours ago

Singularity HUB

Why Calling for a ‘Kill Switch’ Is the Wrong Way to Think About Reining in AI

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WIRED Science

What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection

Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.

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WIRED Science

What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection

New York Times Science

Where Do Autoimmune Diseases Come From?

Our genes evolved to fight ancient threats, but in the modern world, some of those changes may be turning against us.

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New York Times Science

Where Do Autoimmune Diseases Come From?

Futurism

Man Arrested After Telling Claude About Plans to Shoot Up Daycare

"We're understanding what's in his mind with his interactions with the chatbot." The post Man Arrested After Telling Claude About Plans to Shoot Up Daycare appeared first on Futurism.

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Futurism

Man Arrested After Telling Claude About Plans to Shoot Up Daycare

WIRED Science

A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels

Ancient plants reveal that the vestiges of the North American ice sheet started expanding a few thousand years ago, but that climate change caused it to reverse course.

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WIRED Science

A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels

Singularity HUB

This AI Model Designs Enzymes With Atomic Precision

A trio of papers showcases AI-designed molecular scissors and an upgraded tool that builds proteins atom by atom. The post This AI Model Designs Enzymes With Atomic Precision appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Singularity HUB

This AI Model Designs Enzymes With Atomic Precision

WIRED Science

Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA

The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.

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WIRED Science

Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA

New York Times Science

Earth and Mars May Have Formed in Weirdly Different Ways

Chemical clues and computer simulations suggest the two rocky planets have unique origin stories.

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New York Times Science

Earth and Mars May Have Formed in Weirdly Different Ways

New York Times Science

Alzheimer’s Researchers Look at an Unusual Data Point: Head Shape

Could the geometry of our brains increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? It’s a provocative question, but one that some scientists are beginning to explore.

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New York Times Science

Alzheimer’s Researchers Look at an Unusual Data Point: Head Shape

WIRED Science

OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer

It’s the latest in a growing wave of bets that AI companies are making on brain data.

2 days ago

WIRED Science

OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer

New York Times Science

How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet

It’s a fall favorite among stargazers, known for bright, speedy streaks that can sometimes linger in the sky for minutes.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet