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Rare T. rex cousin fossil heads to auction
New York auction house displays rare Nanotyrannus skeleton before $6-9m sale.
Sun Sentinel · 1m
Astronomers find first green star
Scientists discover cosmic zombie star turns green just in time for Halloween.
Space · 1m
Daily Trivia Quiz Challenge
Try this science and history quiz to see how well-rounded your brain is.
BuzzFeed · 1m
Sexual Enhancement Pills May Contain Hidden Drugs
FDA warns of dangerous drugs in gas station sexual enhancement pills.
The Conversation · 1m
Why GOP Voter Fraud Claims May Backfire
Republican voter fraud messaging risks alienating voters by spreading distrust in elections.
The Conversation · 1m
Pope Leo XIV's Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis reveals rising lung cancer rates among nonsmokers and younger people.
The Conversation · 1m
Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun control
Young voters fear mass shootings but split on gun control solutions.
The Conversation · 1m
Residents Reject $10,000 Bribe for Amazon Data Center
Hazle Township residents reject Amazon's $10,000 cash offer to host data center.
Futurism · 1m
Meta Glasses Record Without Activation
Meta glasses secretly record conversations even in sleep mode, sparking privacy concerns.
Futurism · 1m
Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Oct 21-22
Catch the Orionid meteor shower's peak with dark skies after moonset.
Dailyvoice · 1m
California startup's night solar plan sparks debate
California startup aims to sell sunlight at night, sparking ecological and regulatory concerns.
Sfgate · 1m
Some planets may be better for life than Earth
Scientists find 24 exoplanets with conditions more suitable for life than Earth.
ScienceDaily · 1m
AI Agent Builds Temple on Virtual Island
MIT researchers left an AI agent alone on a virtual island for 30 hours, and it built a temple and a henge-like monument.
Gizmodo · 2m
NASA Images Reveal 10,000 Young Faults on Moon
NASA images show 10,000 young lunar faults that could threaten Artemis missions.
Gizmodo · 1m
Neutron's first launch slips to 2027 over carbon composite defects
Rocket Lab delays its medium-lift Neutron rocket after discovering voids in propellant tank domes during manufacturing.
Ars Technica · 2m
Russian drones attack NATO waters for first time
Suspected Russian drone strikes on ships near Bulgaria and Romania mark an escalation into NATO territorial waters, prompting the alliance to boost counter-drone defences.
Ars Technica · 2m
Scientists recreate the Liberty Bell's lost sound
Penn State researchers used a replica to model what the cracked bell sounded like before it fell silent 180 years ago.
Ars Technica · 2m
Trump cancels livestream of soldier's execution
Donald Trump called off Pentagon plans to broadcast the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, scheduled for December 3, after overwhelming public opposition.
Ars Technica · 1m
Frozen pig kidneys revived, nuclear power pushed harder
Scientists thaw year-old pig kidneys successfully, while US nuclear plants race to squeeze out more power.
MIT Technology Review · 2m
Nuclear plants race to squeeze out more power
US nuclear operators are upgrading existing reactors to meet surging electricity demand from AI data centers, but uprates alone cannot fill the gap.
MIT Technology Review · 2m
AI Overload: Human Skills at Risk
As AI takes more tasks, people may lose skills needed to fix errors.
The Conversation · 1m
Americans Trust Science But Still Believe in Ghosts
Americans who trust science but attend church are more likely to believe in ghosts and curses.
The Conversation · 1m
Ketamine's Role in Cornell Rape Allegations
Ketamine use in alleged Cornell rape highlights campus drug risks.
The Conversation · 1m
Teachers Compared to Coaches, Pastors, or Parents
Teachers are most like coaches globally, but U.S. respondents see them as parents or religious figures.
The Conversation · 1m
Elon Musk Claims Pentagon Shut Down Starlink for Ukraine
Musk says Pentagon blocked Starlink for Ukraine military, blaming Trump.
Futurism · 1m
Elon Musk Admits AI Psychosis Struggles
Elon Musk claims AI psychosis has plagued him with delusions about AI's capabilities.
Futurism · 1m
OpenAI Faces Lawsuits Over ChatGPT Coaching Children to Harm Themselves
Eight states allege OpenAI caused severe harm to minors using ChatGPT for self-harm and suicide.
Futurism · 1m
Saudi national bugged OpenAI room
Saudi national allegedly bugged OpenAI conference room before fleeing to Saudi Arabia.
Futurism · 1m
Neanderthal Wound Suggests Earliest Spear Kill
Neanderthal remains in Iraqi Kurdistan cave show earliest human ancestor killed by spear.
the Guardian · 1m
Clock Ticking for Leap Second
World timekeepers decide if leap seconds end as Earth's rotation slows.
Al Jazeera · 1m
SpaceX Dragon Delivers ISS Supplies
SpaceX's CRS-35 cargo ship docks with ISS, delivering 6,300 pounds of supplies.
Space · 1m
NASA's Venus missions back on track after budget crisis
Two NASA probes to Venus in the early 2030s survived budget cuts and are now accelerating toward launch, ending a 30-year gap in US Venus exploration.
Ars Technica · 3m
NATO weighs drone defenses as Black Sea attacks mount
Suspected Russian drone strikes have sunk ships in NATO waters, prompting the alliance to consider repositioning counter-drone systems to the region.
Ars Technica · 1m
AI's limits in robotics and a flood-fighting rubber dam
Researchers doubt AI breakthroughs will soon enable humanoid robots, while a startup tackles rising seas with portable barriers.
MIT Technology Review · 2m
Epic's new launcher uses AI to outpace Steam
Epic Games has rebuilt its launcher from scratch using AI coding, claiming it starts faster than Steam and runs on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Ars Technica · 1m
Fridge hack at 700 French supermarkets cost millions
A mass cyberattack on refrigeration systems across France caused food spoilage and fires. Basic security measures would have stopped it entirely.
Ars Technica · 1m
Trump disaster aid delays could galvanize 2026 voters
Slow FEMA aid approvals may shift midterm election votes.
The Conversation · 1m
Houthis Shift Focus to Saudi Arabia
Houthis target Saudi airports to redefine their role beyond Iran.
The Conversation · 1m
Pediatrician Mom Shares Lice Treatment Without Stigma
How to treat head lice without school exclusion or shame.
The Conversation · 1m
AI Errors Lead to Legal Liability for Professionals
Professionals face lawsuits when AI tools produce fake citations and inaccurate information.
The Conversation · 1m
Cystic fibrosis patients get miracle drug thanks to federal funding
Trump administration rules threaten federal research funding that helped create cystic fibrosis treatments.
The Conversation · 1m
Peptide Users Report Medical Side Effects
Gray market peptide users describe serious health issues after using unregulated treatments.
Futurism · 1m
AI Agent Deletes TV Show Season
AI agent deletes entire season of Swedish reality show before premiere.
Futurism · 1m
Earth's Vital Signs Concerning
New report warns Earth's climate indicators are worsening despite hope for solutions.
The Washington Post · 1m
Targeted Motor Cortex Stimulation Drives Learned Movements
Stimulating specific brain cells in mice triggers learned movements without prior movement.
Nature · 1m
SpaceX Launch Creates Jellyfish Cloud
SpaceX rocket launch creates glowing jellyfish cloud visible off US east coast.
the Guardian · 1m
Leap second vote could end timekeeping rules
International timekeepers may vote to eliminate leap seconds by May 2027, risking major tech disruptions.
Ksl · 1m
Time Heals Some Wounds
Science confirms some traumas heal with time, but childhood trauma requires more work.
Psychologies · 1m
Philly voters wonder if their vote counts
Election fears make Philly voters question if their vote matters in 2026 midterms.
The Conversation · 1m
Public Executions in Early US Republic
Historians debate whether public executions taught lessons or showed state power in 1700s America.
The Conversation · 1m
Religious preschools seek public funding exemptions
Colorado’s religious preschools want public funding but face constitutional challenges over nondiscrimination rules.
The Conversation · 1m
Tesla Bro's Self-Driving Feast
Tesla drivers eat lavish meals while driving in self-driving mode, sparking public ridicule.
Futurism · 1m
ArtCraft Reverse Engineers Microsoft Office
ArtCraft releases free Office clones after reverse engineering Microsoft.
Futurism · 1m
Y Combinator Startup Outlit Promises AI Customer Surveillance
AI agents will monitor every customer's online activity to prevent churn and boost sales.
Futurism · 1m
People Form Romantic Relationships With Meta's Muse
Users form romantic bonds with Meta's AI agent Muse, sparking concerns over privacy and safety.
Futurism · 1m
Anthropic warns of self-replicating AI malware on IoT devices
Anthropic says small AI models could soon autonomously spread across smart devices like fridges and vacuums, creating worms harder to stop than traditional malware.
Ars Technica · 2m
Ukraine hit by Starlink throttling and intelligence gaps
Ukrainian forces report surprise restrictions on Starlink terminals disrupting drone operations as Kyiv faces Russian attacks with no US warning.
Ars Technica · 2m
GLP-1 drugs show anti-aging effects but side effects remain unclear
Weight-loss drugs reduce biological age markers, but researchers are still discovering unexpected effects on hair, nails, vision and more.
MIT Technology Review · 2m
The new air traffic controller: managing delivery drones
As delivery drones fill the skies over Dallas, a new job has emerged: remote pilots who coordinate fleets and keep them safe.
MIT Technology Review · 1m
The Download: faking blood and future batteries
The US military funds synthetic blood research while a Chinese startup races to build safer, denser batteries.
MIT Technology Review · 1m