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Science news this week: A magnitude 8.8 megaquake and whether we should — and can — stop AI
In this week's science news, a magnitude 8.8 megaquake hit off the coast of Russia. The enormous ear ...View More
Our favorite indoor cycling shoes have just dropped to their lowest-ever price
Whether you are preparing for a cycling competition, spinning pedals during a sweaty spin class at y ...View More
AI is entering an 'unprecedented regime.' Should we stop it — and can we — before it destroys us?
In 2024, Scottish futurist David Wood was part of an informal roundtable discussion at an artificial ...View More
Ancient viruses embedded in our DNA help switch genes on and off, study finds
DNA that humans acquired from ancient viruses plays a key role in switching parts of our genetic cod ...View More
Warm and cool temperatures travel on completely different paths to the brain, study finds
In a first, researchers have revealed the complete sensory pathway that enables the skin to communic ...View More
515-mile-long lightning bolt that spanned 5 states is the longest on record
A lightning bolt that spanned five states in the Great Plains has set a new record for the longest l ...View More
People who see society as cutthroat value antagonistic leaders, study finds
People who view society as competitive are more likely to admire antagonistic leaders, a new study f ...View More
Caffeine may help E. coli resist antibiotics — but more research is needed
Caffeine may help some bacteria keep antibiotics out of their cells, potentially reducing the therap ...View More
'Sleeping giant' fault beneath Canada could unleash a major earthquake, research suggests
A major fault in the Yukon, Canada, that has been quiet for at least 12,000 years may be capable of ...View More
2,300-year-old arm tats on mummified woman reveal new insights about tattooing technique in ancient Siberia
Fantastical animal imagery on the forearms of a 2,300-year-old mummified woman is revealing new info ...View More
