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Artemis II: Everything We Know as Its Crew Approaches the Far Side of the Moon
On day six of its mission, Artemis II is closing in on the far side of the moon. Meanwhile, the historic journey has not been without fascinating and curious stories, from the images and videos that its four crew...
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Novel approach to clearing brain waste shows promise for Alzheimer’s
Interest is growing in using the brain’s waste-disposal system to delay or ease Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a new technique...
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Doctors came up with an app to save you from jumping to wrong conclusions
We have all been there. A delayed text reply suddenly means something is wrong. A neutral comment feels oddly critical. A small situation spirals into a full-blown worst-case scenario in seconds. That mental shortcut, where the brain jumps straight...
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Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer | TechCrunch
A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the United States would confirm the rescue of Air Force service members shot down over Iran.In a social media post on Friday, Representative...
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Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use | TechCrunch
AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service.Take Microsoft, which is currently focused on getting corporate customers to pay for...
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In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch
Physical AI is emerging as one of the next major industrial battlegrounds, with Japan’s push driven more by necessity than anything else. With workforces shrinking and pressure mounting to sustain productivity, companies are increasingly deploying AI-powered robots across factories,...
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Can AI fix loneliness? The answer is… complicated
Loneliness has quietly become one of the biggest modern problems, and now, AI is stepping in as an unlikely companion. A new study led by Aalto University, set to be presented at CHI 2026, explores how AI companions impact...
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‘Cognitive Surrender’ Leads AI Users To Abandon Logical Thinking, Research Finds – Slashdot
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: When it comes to large language model-powered tools, there are generally two broad categories of users. On one side are those who treat AI as a powerful but sometimes...
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After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch
Mikko Hyppönen is pacing back and forth on the stage, with his trademark dark blonde ponytail resting on an impeccable teal suit. A seasoned speaker, he is trying to make an important point to a room full of fellow...
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Scientists Have Made a French Fry Breakthrough
French fries are delicious, but notoriously unhealthy. A research team at the University of Illinois, however, has developed a deceptively straightforward method to keep the satisfying taste and crunch without requiring as much oil.The cooking method combines traditional frying...
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Kanye West’s right to enter UK under review after festival outcry
Also on Monday, the leader of Haringey Council, which manages the festival's Finsbury Park venue, said she was "deeply...