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Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies

Read full article: Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies

A study that upended medical practice by recommending feeding babies peanut products early to prevent allergies has had a big effect in the real world.

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Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening

Read full article: Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening

Hospitals and doctors' offices are inviting singers and musicians to help patients manage their pain, as music's ability to reduce pain is gaining attention.

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How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet

Read full article: How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet

The Orionid meteor shower peaks this year with the arrival of a new moon, offering a rare chance to see shooting stars without moonlight interference.

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2 green comets shine bright. How to spot them in the night sky

Read full article: 2 green comets shine bright. How to spot them in the night sky

Two bright green comets are streaming through the skies and are visible to skygazers in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano unleashes new burst of hot ash

Read full article: Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano unleashes new burst of hot ash

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesiaโ€™s most active volcanoes, is erupting for a second straight day, spewing towering columns of hot ash 6 miles high.

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SpaceX launches the 11th test flight of its mega Starship rocket with another win

Read full article: SpaceX launches the 11th test flight of its mega Starship rocket with another win

SpaceX has launched another of its mammoth Starship rockets on a test flight.

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Anti-Aging Supplements: Examining the promise, science, and health risks

Read full article: Anti-Aging Supplements: Examining the promise, science, and health risks

Anti-aging supplements have reached new heights, with billions, even trillions, of dollars changing hands. But what do we really know about their benefits and risks?

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Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species

Read full article: Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species

Arctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction and more than half of bird species around the world are declining.

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Two powerful quakes strike off southern Philippines, killing at least 7 people

Read full article: Two powerful quakes strike off southern Philippines, killing at least 7 people

Philippine seismologists say that a new offshore earthquake with a preliminary 6.8 magnitude hit the same southern region struck earlier by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4.

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La Nina is back, but it's weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?

Read full article: La Nina is back, but it's weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?

Meteorologists say La Nina has arrived, bringing cooler weather patterns worldwide.

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Your phone rings, and it's a number from Sweden. Do you answer? A Nobel Prize winner didn't

Read full article: Your phone rings, and it's a number from Sweden. Do you answer? A Nobel Prize winner didn't

This yearโ€™s Nobel Prize science winners got the good news from early morning phone calls and door knocks.

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Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to discovery that could trap C02 and bring water to deserts

Read full article: Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to discovery that could trap C02 and bring water to deserts

Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their development of new molecular structures that can trap vast quantities of gas inside.

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Three scientists at US universities win Nobel Prize in physics for advancing quantum technology

Read full article: Three scientists at US universities win Nobel Prize in physics for advancing quantum technology

Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize in physics for research on the strange behavior of subatomic particles called quantum tunneling.

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The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries

Read full article: The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries

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The first supermoon of the year is approaching. Here's what to know

Read full article: The first supermoon of the year is approaching. Here's what to know

The first supermoon of the year is almost here.

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How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science

Read full article: How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science

Every year, growers raise giant pumpkins and compete in annual weigh-offs against other colossal fruits.

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Goodall's influence spread far and wide. Those who felt it are pledging to continue her work

Read full article: Goodall's influence spread far and wide. Those who felt it are pledging to continue her work

In the wake of Jane Goodall's death, the many scientists and others influenced by her are promising to do their best to carry on her legacy.

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Interstellar comet swinging past Mars as a fleet of spacecraft looks on

Read full article: Interstellar comet swinging past Mars as a fleet of spacecraft looks on

A comet from another star system is swinging by Mars as a fleet of spacecraft trains its sights on the interstellar visitor.

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New study adds to the possibility of favorable conditions for life at Saturn's moon Enceladus

Read full article: New study adds to the possibility of favorable conditions for life at Saturn's moon Enceladus

Scientists have uncovered new types of organics in icy geysers spouting from Saturn's moon Enceladus.

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FCC moves to end discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivity

Read full article: FCC moves to end discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivity

The Federal Communications Commission voted to end discounts for library and school Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs on Tuesday, drawing criticism from lawmakers and librarians who say the move will make it more difficult for people who are low-income or live in rural areas to access the internet.

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Nobel laureate George Smoot, who researched the universe's origins at UC Berkeley, dies at 80

Read full article: Nobel laureate George Smoot, who researched the universe's origins at UC Berkeley, dies at 80

Nobel laureate Dr. George Smoot, who conducted groundbreaking research into the origins of the universe, has died.

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Researchers turn human skin cells into eggs โ€” but not yet usable ones

Read full article: Researchers turn human skin cells into eggs โ€” but not yet usable ones

Oregon scientists used human skin cells to create fertilizable eggs, a step in the quest to develop lab-grown eggs or sperm to one day help people conceive.

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Scientists find ancient life-size animal rock carvings in the Saudi Arabian desert

Read full article: Scientists find ancient life-size animal rock carvings in the Saudi Arabian desert

Researchers have discovered life-size rock carvings of camels, gazelles and other animals in Saudi Arabia.

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As Amazon's 'flying rivers' weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of worsening droughts

Read full article: As Amazon's 'flying rivers' weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of worsening droughts

Scientists warn that โ€œflying riversโ€ โ€” invisible streams of moisture that carry rain from the Atlantic Ocean westward across the Amazon โ€” are weakening as deforestation and climate change advance.

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A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand's annual bird election

Read full article: A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand's annual bird election

New Zealandโ€™s annual bird election has crowned the kฤrearea, or New Zealand falcon, as Bird of the Year.

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Two tropical storm systems near each other could wind up shielding the Carolinas from damage

Read full article: Two tropical storm systems near each other could wind up shielding the Carolinas from damage

A rare interaction between two tropical storms could happen soon in the Caribbean.

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The Netherlands is returning a fossil collection taken from Indonesia in the colonial era

Read full article: The Netherlands is returning a fossil collection taken from Indonesia in the colonial era

The Dutch government has agreed to return thousands of fossils to Indonesia from a renowned collection.

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First radar images from new Earth-mapping satellite showcase Maine coast and Minnesota farmland

Read full article: First radar images from new Earth-mapping satellite showcase Maine coast and Minnesota farmland

NASA has released the first radar images from a new Earth-mapping satellite showing the Maine coast and Minnesota farmland in incredible detail.

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Scientists find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea

Read full article: Scientists find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea

An undersea submersible has spotted crabs, worms and fish thriving on the surfaces of World War II explosives thought to be toxic to marine life.

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A trio of space weather satellites blast off together to study the sun's violent side

Read full article: A trio of space weather satellites blast off together to study the sun's violent side

A cluster of space weather satellites has blasted off to cast fresh eyes on solar storms.

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Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature

Read full article: Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature

Humans first began foraging for food some 12,000 years ago, long before they developed agricultural tools that overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans.

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Scientists discover a new dinosaur from Argentina with a crocodile bone in its mouth

Read full article: Scientists discover a new dinosaur from Argentina with a crocodile bone in its mouth

Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur from Argentina that may have used its long arms and claws to capture prey.

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NASA introduces its newest astronauts: 10 chosen from more than 8,000 applicants

Read full article: NASA introduces its newest astronauts: 10 chosen from more than 8,000 applicants

NASA has 10 new astronauts chosen from more than 8,000 applicants.

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NASA to announce 2025 astronaut class for upcoming Artemis II moon mission

Read full article: NASA to announce 2025 astronaut class for upcoming Artemis II moon mission

According to NASAโ€™s website, the selected candidates will undergo nearlyย two years of trainingย before they become flight-eligible astronauts for agency missions to low Earth orbit, the Moon, and ultimately, Mars.

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Discovery of insects trapped in amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest

Read full article: Discovery of insects trapped in amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest

Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.

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Houston-based Axiom Space launches global university alliance to expand microgravity research

Read full article: Houston-based Axiom Space launches global university alliance to expand microgravity research

โ€œAs space infrastructure moves from government-led to commercially operated, itโ€™s critical we preserve and expand access to low-Earth orbit (LOE) for science,โ€ Dr. Lucie Low, Axiomโ€™s chief science officer, said.

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Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issue

Read full article: Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issue

A supply ship has arrived at the International Space Station after a day's delay due to a premature engine shutdown.

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National Academy of Sciences rebuffs Trump EPA's effort to undo regulations fighting climate change

Read full article: National Academy of Sciences rebuffs Trump EPA's effort to undo regulations fighting climate change

The National Academy of Sciences says evidence supporting a 2009 U.S. government finding that climate change threatens public health is โ€œbeyond scientific disputeโ€ and that evidence supporting that finding has only grown stronger.

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Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space Station

Read full article: Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space Station

A newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station.

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Endangered pink river dolphins face a rising mercury threat in the Amazon

Read full article: Endangered pink river dolphins face a rising mercury threat in the Amazon

Scientists in Colombiaโ€™s Amazon are capturing and testing endangered pink river dolphins to monitor mercury contamination from illegal gold mining and deforestation.

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Partial solar eclipse at the bottom of the world closes out the year's sun and moon spectacles

Read full article: Partial solar eclipse at the bottom of the world closes out the year's sun and moon spectacles

The bottom of the world is set to be front and center for a partial solar eclipse.

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Researchers solve decades-old color mystery in iconic Jackson Pollock painting

Read full article: Researchers solve decades-old color mystery in iconic Jackson Pollock painting

Scientists have identified the origins of the blue color in one of Jackson Pollockโ€™s paintings with a little help from chemistry.

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Fans bid farewell to beloved California octopus Ghost as she cares for eggs in final stage of life

Read full article: Fans bid farewell to beloved California octopus Ghost as she cares for eggs in final stage of life

A dying octopus in a Southern California aquarium is receiving an outflowing of love and well wishes as she spends her final days pouring her last energy into caring for her eggs.

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Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia

Read full article: Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia

Australia has approved a world-first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia.

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Well-preserved Amazon rainforest on Indigenous lands can protect people from diseases, study finds

Read full article: Well-preserved Amazon rainforest on Indigenous lands can protect people from diseases, study finds

A new study finds well-preserved areas of Amazon rainforest occupied and managed by Indigenous peoples show lower incidences of multiple diseases in the regions around them.

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How to use 8 arms? Octopuses tend to explore with their front limbs

Read full article: How to use 8 arms? Octopuses tend to explore with their front limbs

Scientists have discovered that octopuses don't have a dominant arm, but they more often use their front arms for tasks.

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Judge says 3 months in jail are enough for Chinese scientist in US smuggling case

Read full article: Judge says 3 months in jail are enough for Chinese scientist in US smuggling case

A young Chinese scientist who's been in jail for three months will be returning to China.

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New findings by NASA suggest potential signs of ancient life

Read full article: New findings by NASA suggest potential signs of ancient life

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.

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Scientists are baffled by a powerful and long-lasting gamma ray explosion outside our galaxy

Read full article: Scientists are baffled by a powerful and long-lasting gamma ray explosion outside our galaxy

Scientists have discovered a gamma ray explosion outside our galaxy that's not only exceptionally powerful, but also long-lasting.

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Warming seas threaten key phytoplankton species that fuels the food web, study finds

Read full article: Warming seas threaten key phytoplankton species that fuels the food web, study finds

New research suggests that a tiny phytoplankton that is an essential part of the marine food web may decline sharply as oceans warm.

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As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds

Read full article: As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds

A new study finds that climate change is increasing sugar consumption in the United States.

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Balzan prizes of nearly $1 million awarded for democracy studies and advances in leukemia treatment

Read full article: Balzan prizes of nearly $1 million awarded for democracy studies and advances in leukemia treatment

The Switzerland-based Balzan Foundation on Monday announced four awards of nearly $1 million for excellence in the humanities and hard sciences.

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In LA port, bobbing blue floats are turning wave power into clean energy

Read full article: In LA port, bobbing blue floats are turning wave power into clean energy

At the Port of Los Angeles on a site that once housed oil tanks, seven steel structures that look like small blue boats are lowered into the ocean, where they gently bob up and down with the waves to generate power.

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Radioactive metal at an Indonesia industrial site may be linked to shrimp recall

Read full article: Radioactive metal at an Indonesia industrial site may be linked to shrimp recall

International officials say contaminated metal at an industrial site in Indonesia could be the source of radioactive material behind recalls of imported shrimp.

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Thousands of newborn stars dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA's Webb Space Telescope

Read full article: Thousands of newborn stars dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA's Webb Space Telescope

Thousands of newborn stars sparkle and dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA's Webb Space Telescope.

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Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse

Read full article: Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse

The year's second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos.

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Pentagon-funded research at colleges has aided the Chinese military, a House GOP report says

Read full article: Pentagon-funded research at colleges has aided the Chinese military, a House GOP report says

A congressional investigation finds the Pentagon has funded research involving collaboration with Chinese entities linked to China's defense sector.

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Scientists tap 'secret' fresh water under the ocean, raising hopes for a thirsty world

Read full article: Scientists tap 'secret' fresh water under the ocean, raising hopes for a thirsty world

Scientists conducting a first-of-its-kind drilling operation have extracted samples of fresh water hiding in massive reservoirs deep under the ocean.

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Telescope reveals a growing tail on the comet that's visiting from another star

Read full article: Telescope reveals a growing tail on the comet that's visiting from another star

Telescope observations reveal a growing tail on the comet that's visiting from another star.

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Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show 'Weather Hunters'

Read full article: Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show 'Weather Hunters'

Al Roker has launched his own educational cartoon TV show called โ€œWeather Huntersโ€ on PBS Kids.

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Ned is a perfectly nice snail, but a rare shell means a doomed love life

Read full article: Ned is a perfectly nice snail, but a rare shell means a doomed love life

If you have trouble finding dates, spare a thought for Ned, a perfectly nice snail with dire romantic prospects.

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Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli attack, UN agency says

Read full article: Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli attack, UN agency says

A confidential United Nations report seen by The Associated Press says Iran further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels before Israel launched its military attack on June 13.

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Marsquakes indicate a solid core for the red planet, just like Earth

Read full article: Marsquakes indicate a solid core for the red planet, just like Earth

It turns out Mars has a solid core just like Earth.

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with lava pouring out from multiple vents

Read full article: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with lava pouring out from multiple vents

Hawaiiโ€™s Kilauea volcano has resumed erupting and is firing lava high into the sky from its summit crater.

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An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injured

Read full article: An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injured

A strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 800 people and injured at least 2,500.

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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shakes eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border

Read full article: A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shakes eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has shaken eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border.

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Gilgo Beach serial killer case a key test in use of advanced DNA techniques in criminal trials

Read full article: Gilgo Beach serial killer case a key test in use of advanced DNA techniques in criminal trials

The case against Long Islandโ€™s suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer has emerged as a potentially precedent-setting battleground in the use of advanced DNA techniques in criminal cases.

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Drones blasting AC/DC and Scarlett Johannson are helping biologists protect cattle from wolves

Read full article: Drones blasting AC/DC and Scarlett Johannson are helping biologists protect cattle from wolves

Biologists are using drones to scare wolves away from cattle.

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How Silicon Valley is using religious language to talk about AI

Read full article: How Silicon Valley is using religious language to talk about AI

As the rapid, unregulated development of artificial intelligence continues, the language people in Silicon Valley use to describe it is becoming increasingly religious.

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AI Apocalypse? Why language surrounding tech is sounding increasingly religious

Read full article: AI Apocalypse? Why language surrounding tech is sounding increasingly religious

Geoffrey Hinton is sounding the alarm about the risks of artificial intelligence.

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Science fun for kids: The Listers spark curiosity with three experiments exploring the power of fire and air

Read full article: Science fun for kids: The Listers spark curiosity with three experiments exploring the power of fire and air

Discover how Crystal Listerโ€™s 4th Annual STEM Carnival: The STEMazing Race is bringing hands-on experiments, live demos, and family fun to Houston this September.

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An AI simulation of a Mount Fuji eruption is being used to prepare Tokyo for the worst

Read full article: An AI simulation of a Mount Fuji eruption is being used to prepare Tokyo for the worst

Japanese officials have released AI-generated videos simulating a potential eruption of Mount Fuji.

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Climate change made deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus more fierce, study finds

Read full article: Climate change made deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus more fierce, study finds

A new study says climate change that has driven scorching temperatures and dwindling rainfall made massive wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus this summer burn much more fiercely.

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The call of a native frog is heard again in Southern California thanks to help from Mexico and AI

Read full article: The call of a native frog is heard again in Southern California thanks to help from Mexico and AI

Efforts to restore the red-legged frog to Southern California, where it had all but disappeared, seemed doomed when the COVID-19 pandemic struck and restrictions were put in place at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Latest launch of SpaceX's Starship deploys 8 dummy satellites, then splashes down into Indian Ocean

Read full article: Latest launch of SpaceX's Starship deploys 8 dummy satellites, then splashes down into Indian Ocean

SpaceX has launched its latest test of the mega rocket Starship.

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Democrats demand Trump resume a major offshore wind project near Rhode Island

Read full article: Democrats demand Trump resume a major offshore wind project near Rhode Island

The Trump administration has halted construction on a nearly complete wind farm off Rhode Island and Connecticut, citing national security concerns.

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To get that perfect ear of corn, weather has to cooperate. But climate change is making it dicier

Read full article: To get that perfect ear of corn, weather has to cooperate. But climate change is making it dicier

Climate change is fueling conditions across several states that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.

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Great white sharks head north, following seals and alarming beachgoers

Read full article: Great white sharks head north, following seals and alarming beachgoers

Boaters, beachgoers and fishermen who spend time in the chilly waters of New England and Canada are learning to live with great white sharks.

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Shilo Sanders waived by the Buccaneers, AP source says

Read full article: Shilo Sanders waived by the Buccaneers, AP source says

Shilo Sanders was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, less than 24 hours after he was ejected from a game for throwing a punch, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday.

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Kilauea's eruption is back as the Hawaii volcano shoots lava for the 31st time since December

Read full article: Kilauea's eruption is back as the Hawaii volcano shoots lava for the 31st time since December

Hawaiiโ€™s Kilauea volcano has resumed its eruption by shooting an arc of lava high into the air and across a section of its summit crater floor.

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Another US military mini shuttle launches on a secret mission

Read full article: Another US military mini shuttle launches on a secret mission

Another U.S. military mini shuttle has blasted off on a secret mission.

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Medical museum in Philadelphia overhauls policies on human remains to meet modern ethical standards

Read full article: Medical museum in Philadelphia overhauls policies on human remains to meet modern ethical standards

A medical museum in Philadelphia is redrawing its policies about collecting and displaying human remains.

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Bones of ancient child suggest humans could have interbred with Neanderthals earlier than thought

Read full article: Bones of ancient child suggest humans could have interbred with Neanderthals earlier than thought

Modern humans and Neanderthals may have interacted 100,000 years earlier than previously thought.

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At the US Open, tennis stars shine under dark sky-friendly outdoor lights

Read full article: At the US Open, tennis stars shine under dark sky-friendly outdoor lights

When the court lights flicker on at the U.S. Open, tennis stars shine under illumination designed to cut light pollution.

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How many giraffe species are in Africa? New scientific analysis quadruples the count

Read full article: How many giraffe species are in Africa? New scientific analysis quadruples the count

Giraffes are now classified into four distinct species in Africa.

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Scientists get a rare peek inside of an exploding star

Read full article: Scientists get a rare peek inside of an exploding star

Scientists have gotten a rare peek into a dying star, exposing its interior as it exploded.

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NASA's Webb telescope finds a new tiny moon around Uranus

Read full article: NASA's Webb telescope finds a new tiny moon around Uranus

The Webb Space Telescope has spotted a new tiny moon orbiting Uranus.

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is on the verge of erupting again

Read full article: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is on the verge of erupting again

Scientists expect Kilauea volcano to again gush lava in the coming days for the 31st time since December as the mountain lives up to its identity as one of the worldโ€™s most active volcanoes.

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FDA's new expert panels are rife with financial conflicts and fringe views

Read full article: FDA's new expert panels are rife with financial conflicts and fringe views

A series of panels convened by the Food and Drug Administration is raising concerns that the agency is skirting federal rules and promoting fringe views about antidepressants and other products.

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Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield

Read full article: Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield

Outer space has emerged as the world's next battlefield, demonstrated by recent cyberattacks on satellites blamed on Russia.

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Coastal communities restoring marshes, dunes, reefs to protect against rising seas and storm surges

Read full article: Coastal communities restoring marshes, dunes, reefs to protect against rising seas and storm surges

Coastal communities nationwide are ramping up efforts to restore and protect their shorelines as climate change causes more intense and destructive storms and leads to sea-level rise that puts tens of millions of people at risk.

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Stone Age humans were picky about which rocks they used for making tools, study finds

Read full article: Stone Age humans were picky about which rocks they used for making tools, study finds

New research finds early human ancestors during the Stone Age were more picky about the rocks they used for making tools than previously thought.

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Ethiopian fossil Lucy leaves for her first exhibition in Europe

Read full article: Ethiopian fossil Lucy leaves for her first exhibition in Europe

The human ancestor fossil known as Lucy has left Ethiopia for display in a European museum.

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Scientists discover an ancient whale with a Pokรฉmon face and a predator bite

Read full article: Scientists discover an ancient whale with a Pokรฉmon face and a predator bite

Paleontologists have identified a new whale species from a 25-million-year-old fossil found on an Australian beach.

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Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife pledge record $2B to Oregon cancer center, university says

Read full article: Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife pledge record $2B to Oregon cancer center, university says

An Oregon university says Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny Knight have pledged a record $2 billion to its cancer center.

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As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

Read full article: As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

Republican lawmakers are blaming Canada for not preventing and containing wildfires, whose smoke has fouled the air in several states this year.

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Six planets are hanging out in early morning skies this month. Here's how to spot them

Read full article: Six planets are hanging out in early morning skies this month. Here's how to spot them

Six planets are hanging out in the sky this month.

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Rabbits with 'horns' in Colorado are being called 'Frankenstein bunnies.' Here's why

Read full article: Rabbits with 'horns' in Colorado are being called 'Frankenstein bunnies.' Here's why

Some cottontail rabbits in Fort Collins, Colorado, have been drawing attention because they have wart-like growths on their faces that look like horns.

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Rising seas could put Easter Island's moai at risk by 2080, study warns

Read full article: Rising seas could put Easter Island's moai at risk by 2080, study warns

A new study warns that rising sea levels could threaten Easter Islandโ€™s iconic moai statues by the end of the century.

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People often miscalculate climate choices, a study says. One surprise is owning a dog

Read full article: People often miscalculate climate choices, a study says. One surprise is owning a dog

It turns out many Americans misjudge which personal behaviors contribute most to climate change.

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