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Giganotosaurus vs. T. rex in a screenshot from Jurassic World Dominion
Science

Giganotosaurus vs. T. rex: Who would win in a battle of the big dinosaurs?

By Eva Botkin-Kowacki

College of television screen images
Technology

Deepfake videos may be convincing enough to create false memories

By Andrew Paul

A still from the movie Oppenheimer showing the atomic bomb and Robert Oppenheimer next to one another
Technology

What ‘Oppenheimer’ doesn’t tell you about atomic bombs

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Barbie and Ken in all-pink outfits driving in a pink convertible in the new movie "Barbie"
Science

‘Barbie’ reminds us that pink is a power color for everyone

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Laptop screen showing ChatGPT homepage
Technology

ChatGPT’s accuracy has gotten worse, study shows

By Andrew Paul

Limousine and private jet on landing strip.
Technology

A cap on ‘luxury’ emissions could make a clean energy transition fairer

By Andrew Paul

Why the DeLorean DMC-12 was a star on the screen but not the road
Technology

Why the DeLorean DMC-12 was a star on the screen but not the road

By Kristin Shaw

Chipotle worker removing peeled and sliced avocados from Autocado robot
Technology

Chipotle is testing an avocado-pitting, -cutting, and -scooping robot

By Andrew Paul

Pile of retro video game controllers
Technology

Only 1 in 10 classic video games are publicly accessible today

By Andrew Paul

A hand wearing a smart glove playing keyboard next to computer readings of movements
Technology

This AI-powered glove could help stroke patients play the piano again

By Andrew Paul

Europa Clipper Propulsion Module
Science

How to get your name engraved on a NASA spacecraft bound for Europa

By Andrew Paul

Two dancers wearing Jizai Arms wearable robotic appendagees
Technology

These wearable cyborg arms were modeled after Japanese horror fiction and puppets

By Andrew Paul

OceanGate Titan submersible side view in water
Technology

OceanGate confirms missing Titan submersible passengers ‘have sadly been lost’

By Andrew Paul

Close up of GOOD Meat lab-grown chicken on table
Technology

Lab-grown chicken is now USDA approved—if you can afford it

By Andrew Paul

Front view Amazon Prime cardboard box delivery yellow background
Technology

Amazon tricked millions into renewing Prime subscriptions, FTC lawsuit claims

By Andrew Paul

Wicker basket with apples spilled on grass
Technology

Apple is trying to trademark a very simple image of an apple

By Andrew Paul

Livestream screenshot of repairs to I-95 collapse.
Technology

Join thousands of people watching I-95 repairs in 24/7 livestream

By Andrew Paul

Woman using laptop with pride flag behind her
Technology

Twitter is the least safe social media site for LGBTQ people, GLAAD says

By Andrew Paul

Reddit app icon on smartphone home screen
Technology

Reddit protesters plan to ‘blackout’ indefinitely

By Andrew Paul

Laptop screen showing ChatGPT homepage
Technology

ChatGPT is, scientifically speaking, not funny

By Andrew Paul

John Lennon
Technology

New Beatles song to bring John Lennon’s voice back, with a little help from AI

By Harry Guinness

Wooden church pews with prayer books on them
Technology

AI ‘pastor’ leaves churchgoers surprised but uninspired

By Andrew Paul

Hand holding smartphone displaying Reddit app download page
Technology

Thousands of Reddit communities have gone dark—here’s why

By Andrew Paul

Close up of woman's hands with smartphone and unknown incoming phone call on it
Technology

FCC slaps voter suppression robocall scammers with a record-breaking fine

By Andrew Paul

Smartphone showing ChatGPT logo resting on laptop with ChatGPT home page displayed
Technology

Radio host sues ChatGPT developer over allegedly libelous claims

By Andrew Paul

Apple iPhone icons showing one text message alert
Technology

Duck yeah, Apple’s next autocorrect update makes it easier to swear

By Andrew Paul

Factory emitting pollution at sunset
Environment

675 million people still didn’t have access to electricity in 2021

By Andrew Paul

Woman wearing Apple Vision Pro AR headset
Technology

Here’s a look at Apple’s first augmented reality headset

By Andrew Paul

Feeling sad when your favorite show ends? It might be post-series depression.
Health

Feeling sad when your favorite show ends? It might be post-series depression.

By Ben Guarino

Twitter Community Notes flagging screenshots
Technology

Twitter turns to Community Notes to factcheck images

By Andrew Paul

Big Tech’s latest AI doomsday warning might be more of the same hype
Technology

Big Tech’s latest AI doomsday warning might be more of the same hype

By Andrew Paul

Close Up Of Teenage Girl Wearing Wristbands Using Mobile Phone At Home
Technology

US Surgeon General warns of a ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids on social media

By Andrew Paul

A Minecraft world with multiple mods installed, and a tiger in the foreground.
DIY

Customize your Minecraft experience by installing a creeper-load of mods

By Jamie Dickman

A digital rendering of the Green Mosque in Balkh, Afghanistan
Technology

‘Extended reality’ will help preserve some of Afghanistan’s most endangered historical sites

By Andrew Paul

Close-up of children's diapers stacked in a piles
Technology

Dirty diapers could be recycled into cheap, sturdy concrete

By Andrew Paul

TikTok brand logo on the screen of Apple iPhone on top of laptop keyboard
Technology

Montana is the first state to ‘ban’ TikTok, but it’s complicated

By Andrew Paul

Anderson Cooper wearing suit and glasses
Technology

Trump shares AI-altered fake clip of Anderson Cooper

By Andrew Paul

Magellan Ltd 3D scan of Titanic wreckage
Technology

Staggering 3D scan of the Titanic shows the wreck down to the millimeter

By Andrew Paul

Telly dual-screen smart TV mounted on wall
Technology

Read the fine print before signing up for a free Telly smart TV

By Andrew Paul

A bartender pours a light beer into a large glass.
Health

Inventing lager was a huge mistake

By Laura Baisas

It’s OK to crack jokes about climate change
Environment

It’s OK to crack jokes about climate change

By Katharine Gammon/Nexus Media

Motorola DynaTAC cellphone resting on its side on table
Technology

Happy 50th birthday, cell phones

By Andrew Paul

Twitter’s ‘Blue Check’ drama is a verified mess
Technology

Twitter’s ‘Blue Check’ drama is a verified mess

By Andrew Paul

Phone showing ChatGPT chat screen against backdrop of website homepage
Technology

There’s a glaring issue with the AI moratorium letter

By Andrew Paul

Two Swahili women in traditional headwear and dresses. Black and white portrait.
Science

Ancient DNA confirms Swahilis’ blended African and Asian ancestry

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Close up of hand holding Levi's tag sticking out of jeans back pocket
Technology

Levi’s claimed using AI models will boost company’s sustainability and diversity

By Andrew Paul

Screen of a smartphone with the ChatGPT logo in front of ChatGPT homepage on desktop monitor
Technology

OpenAI’s newest ChatGPT update can still spread conspiracy theories

By Andrew Paul

Beech mushrooms growing on a substrate against a gold background
Environment

How to use the power of mushrooms to improve your life

By Julia Craven

Kindle e-reader on store home screen.
Technology

ChatGPT is quietly co-authoring books on Amazon

By Andrew Paul

Pink pigeon in New York City wildlife rescue center that was dyed for gender reveal party
Environment

Gender reveal parties are turning nature pink and blue

By Zayna Syed

Woman covering face with hands in frustration while sitting in front of laptop on an office desk.
Technology

Don’t fall for an online love scam this Valentine’s Day

By Andrew Paul

Robot painted portrait of Frida Kahlo
Technology

This robot can create finger paintings based on human inputs

By Andrew Paul

Super Bowl-qualifying Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throws a perfect football spiral
Science

Throwing the perfect football spiral is a feat in science

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Fly with cordyceps zombie fungus growing out of its head on black background
Environment

Nightmare-fuel fungi exist in real life

By Matt Kasson

What the ‘B’ label on your favorite drinks and snacks means
Environment

What the ‘B’ label on your favorite drinks and snacks means

By Megan Zhang / Saveur

How climate change board games could turn play into action
Environment

How climate change board games could turn play into action

By Zoe Dutton / Nexus Media

Close-up of woman's hand stamping official document
Technology

Why the State Department is the new ambassador for the Calibri font

By Andrew Paul

Meta logo on company office building
Technology

Meta sues data-scraping firm for selling user data to LAPD

By Andrew Paul

Door open revealing public restroom toilet
Technology

Privacy advocates are worried about a newly unveiled pee-analysis gadget

By Andrew Paul

Woman using her mobile phone , city skyline night light background
Technology

Popular youth mental health service faces backlash after experimenting with AI-chatbot advice

By Andrew Paul

Interior of Virgin Orbit Boeing 747 plane containing rocket
Technology

A historic first satellite launch in the UK has failed

By Andrew Paul

overhead angle of teen using smartphone in front of laptop on table
Technology

Seattle schools sue social media companies over students’ worsening mental health

By Andrew Paul

Twitter logo seen through magnifying glass on desktop screen
Technology

Hackers could be selling your Twitter data for the lowball price of $2

By Andrew Paul

Amazon warehouse worker on assembly line boxing packages
Technology

Amazon’s layoffs will cut nearly twice as deep as previously warned

By Andrew Paul