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Dec 04 • 5 months ago

Researchers find what makes AI chatbots politically persuasive

A massive study of political persuasion shows AIs have, at best, a weak effect. ...

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Dec 04 • 5 months ago

Humans in southern Africa were an isolated population until recently

A distinct population that was isolated until the last thousand years or so. ...

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Dec 04 • 5 months ago

12 former FDA chiefs unite to say agency memo on vaccines is deeply stupid

Prasad's arguments "misrepresent both the science and the regulatory record." ...

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Dec 03 • 5 months ago

Rare win for renewable energy: Trump admin funds geothermal network expansion

A first-in-the-nation heating and cooling network in Massachusetts is set to double in size. ...

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Dec 02 • 5 months ago

3D model shows small clans created Easter Island statues

Study: Moai were created by small, decentralized working groups, not managed by one central "chieftain." ...

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Dec 02 • 5 months ago

In Myanmar, illicit rare-earth mining is taking a heavy toll

Uncontrolled mining in areas of Myanmar ruled by powerful ethnic armies has boomed. ...

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Dec 02 • 5 months ago

The missile meant to strike fear in Russia’s enemies fails once again

One of Vladimir Putin's favorite sabres to rattle seems to have lost its edge. ...

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Nov 28 • 5 months ago

Reintroduced carnivores’ impacts on ecosystems are still coming into focus

Yellowstone has long been a mecca for scientists studying how predators affect the environment. ...

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Nov 27 • 6 months ago

Many genes associated with dog behavior influence human personalities, too

But the specific behaviors linked may be completely unrelated. ...

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Nov 27 • 6 months ago

ULA aimed to launch up to 10 Vulcan rockets this year—it will fly just once

The company is closer to increasing its Vulcan launch cadence, but it won't happen this year. ...

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Nov 26 • 6 months ago

Solar’s growth in US almost enough to offset rising energy use

Over the course of 2025, electricity demand has gradually declined. ...

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Nov 25 • 6 months ago

Mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art, and science

Researchers seek to understand the various uses of wild mushroom species. ...

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