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Futurism

Top AI Safety Researcher Says He’s Stopped Saving for Retirement Because He’s So Sure We’re All Going to Die

"I do not save for retirement right now." The post Top AI Safety Researcher Says He's Stopped Saving for Retirement Because He's So Sure We're All Going to Die appeared first on Futurism.

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Top AI Safety Researcher Says He’s Stopped Saving for Retirement Because He’s So Sure We’re All Going to Die

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Woman Dies After ChatGPT Coached Her to Decrease Dose of Medication Prescribed by Doctor

"Even if today feels tough, and your speech is slow, your sleep is poor, you must persevere." The post Woman Dies After ChatGPT Coached Her to Decrease Dose of Medication Prescribed by Doctor appeared first on Futurism.

2 hours ago

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Woman Dies After ChatGPT Coached Her to Decrease Dose of Medication Prescribed by Doctor

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Astronomers Spot Mysterious Object Lurking Beyond Pluto

A new, undiscovered neighbor? The post Astronomers Spot Mysterious Object Lurking Beyond Pluto appeared first on Futurism.

4 hours ago

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Astronomers Spot Mysterious Object Lurking Beyond Pluto

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Unannounced Test by Controversial “Sunlight-as-a-Service” Space Startup Shocks Astronomers

"This is not a 'concern' — this is like a bullet in your head. It’s the end of ground-based astronomy." The post Unannounced Test by Controversial “Sunlight-as-a-Service” Space Startup Shocks Astronomers appeared first on Futurism.

5 hours ago

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Unannounced Test by Controversial “Sunlight-as-a-Service” Space Startup Shocks Astronomers

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It Turns Out That the Air You’re Breathing Is Doing Irreparable Damage to Your Brain

A breath of deathly air. The post It Turns Out That the Air You're Breathing Is Doing Irreparable Damage to Your Brain appeared first on Futurism.

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It Turns Out That the Air You’re Breathing Is Doing Irreparable Damage to Your Brain

Futurism

Solar Panels Are Now Producing So Much Power That They’re Leaving Nuclear Plants in the Dust

"Solar is now the engine of the power transition." The post Solar Panels Are Now Producing So Much Power That They're Leaving Nuclear Plants in the Dust appeared first on Futurism.

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Solar Panels Are Now Producing So Much Power That They’re Leaving Nuclear Plants in the Dust

WIRED Science

AI Emergency Alerts Are Coming. Humans Might Not Be Ready

Human beings struggle with emergency communication. Chatbots can help—if people take them seriously.

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AI Emergency Alerts Are Coming. Humans Might Not Be Ready

WIRED Science

Anthropic Says It Will Revolutionize Biology—Some Day

In breathless press releases and posts, the company has touted its models’ ability to deliver scientific breakthroughs. But its IPO filing taps the brakes on just how fast its AI will lead to big discoveries.

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WIRED Science

Anthropic Says It Will Revolutionize Biology—Some Day

WIRED Science

Anthropic Flags Gas Supply as One of Its Biggest Near-Term Risks

The data center buildout could cause a massive increase in gas prices as companies scramble for limited supplies and infrastructure fails to meet demand.

1 day ago

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Anthropic Flags Gas Supply as One of Its Biggest Near-Term Risks

WIRED Science

NASA’s Oldest Martian Spacecraft Have Been Running for Decades. Here’s How

Two orbiters have long outlasted their expected lifespans and completely reshaped our understanding of the Red Planet, all while operating 140 million miles from Earth.

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NASA’s Oldest Martian Spacecraft Have Been Running for Decades. Here’s How

Singularity HUB

Study Could Help Explain Why Colder Body Temperature Extends Lifespan in Many Species

By chilling roundworms, scientists traced a molecular pathway hinting at one way cold might extend lifespan. The post Study Could Help Explain Why Colder Body Temperature Extends Lifespan in Many Species appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Study Could Help Explain Why Colder Body Temperature Extends Lifespan in Many Species

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Is AI Really a Black Box? Neural Networks May Be Easier to Understand Than We Thought

It's widely believed AI's inner workings are largely inscrutable. A former OpenAI researcher now says this narrative could be wrong. The post Is AI Really a Black Box? Neural Networks May Be Easier to Understand Than We Thought appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Is AI Really a Black Box? Neural Networks May Be Easier to Understand Than We Thought

New York Times Science

Brain Disease Is Pervasive in N.F.L., New Estimate Suggests

Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death.

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New York Times Science

Brain Disease Is Pervasive in N.F.L., New Estimate Suggests

New York Times Science

Can Scientists Make Football Safer?

Researchers are exploring novel ways to treat, even prevent, the brain disease C.T.E. One of the most surprising: near-infrared light.

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Can Scientists Make Football Safer?

New York Times Science

A New Dwarf Planet (Probably) Spotted Beyond Pluto

The object, known for now as 2026 ED138, is one of the first discoveries by the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.

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A New Dwarf Planet (Probably) Spotted Beyond Pluto

New York Times Science

Did the Hardest A.I. Problem Just Get Much Easier?

A prominent researcher claims to have a revolutionary approach to “interpretability,” or the science of why A.I. models do what they do. Other experts aren’t so sure.

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Did the Hardest A.I. Problem Just Get Much Easier?

New York Times Science

Antidepressants Don’t Correct A Chemical Imbalance. How, Then, Do They Work?

Here’s how psychiatrists like me think about the most promising hypotheses.

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Antidepressants Don’t Correct A Chemical Imbalance. How, Then, Do They Work?

New York Times Science

It’s Docktober. Do You Know Where the Sea Slugs Are?

Where there are floating docks, there are often communities of colorful marine organisms just below — and a community of curious people just above.

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New York Times Science

It’s Docktober. Do You Know Where the Sea Slugs Are?

National Science Foundation

Podcast: The future of electronics goes beyond circuit boards

NSF-supported researcher Ethan Secor discusses a specialized additive manufacturing technique, the materials involved, and the resulting circuits that can be customized for complex 3D surfaces...

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National Science Foundation

Podcast: The future of electronics goes beyond circuit boards

National Science Foundation

New dwarf planet candidate discovered by NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory

NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has found a large object that scientists have identified as a possible dwarf planet. A preliminary data analysis shows that the object is orbiting in the outer reaches of the solar system beyond Pluto and may be one…

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New dwarf planet candidate discovered by NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory