- AI Agents Will Be Manipulation Engines
Surrendering to algorithmic agents risks putting us under their influence.
- The Universe Is Teeming With Complex Organic Molecules
Wherever astronomers look, they see life’s raw materials—and hints at answers to one of the great mysteries of science.
- The Race to Translate Animal Sounds Into Human Language
With big cash prizes at stake—and AI supercharging research—interspecies translation is closer than ever. But what, if anything, would animals want to tell us?
- The Race to Translate Animal Sounds Into Human Language
With big cash prizes at stake—and AI supercharging research—interspecies translation is closer than ever. But what, if anything, would animals want to tell us?
- Google Says It Won't Force Gemini on Partners in Antitrust Remedy Proposal
Google dominated the last era of search. Now the company and the US Justice Department are battling over how to set a fair playing field for generative AI.
- December Wildfires Are Now a Thing
Expect more fires like the fast-moving one in Malibu, scientists say.
- How to Manage Food Anxiety Over the Holidays
The festive period can be stressful, particularly for those who struggle with food anxiety, weight concerns, or an eating disorder. Here are some tips for navigating an intense time of year.
- A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun’s Atmosphere for the First Time
On Christmas Eve, NASA's fastest-moving probe will come closer than ever to the surface of the sun.
- To Improve Your Gut Microbiome, Spend More Time in Nature
Microbes found in green spaces can transfer into your body, increasing bacterial diversity and potentially boosting the strength of the immune system.
- Music Can Thrive in the AI Era
It’s past time we applauded the creative skills of LLMs—and it might make us appreciate humans more too.