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‘Stay off the roads’: Winter storm warning as deadly floods strike Kentucky
Another powerful winter storm hit the eastern U.S. over the weekend, causing widespread floods in Kentucky and leaving a number…
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Scientists Say: Large language model
algorithm: A group of rules or procedures for solving a problem in a series of steps. Algorithms are used in…
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Researchers took a whiff of Egyptian mummies for science — they ‘were surprised by the pleasantness’
LONDON — At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their…
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As Trump Targets Research, Scientists Share Grief and Resolve to Fight
At the annual gathering in Boston this week of one of America’s oldest scientific societies, the discussions touched on threats…
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Older AI models show signs of cognitive decline, study shows
People increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) for medical diagnoses because of how quickly and efficiently these tools can spot…
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The mood is ‘uncertain, anxious’ at 2025’s first big U.S. science meeting
BOSTON — The official theme of the meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, held February 13–15,…
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Does planetary evolution favor human-like life? Study ups odds we’re not alone
Humanity may not be extraordinary but rather the natural evolutionary outcome for our planet and likely others, according to a…
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Meet the Champion Who Memorized 80 Numbers in 13.5 Seconds
In early February, Vishvaa Rajakumar, a 20-year-old Indian college student, won the Memory League World Championship, an online competition pitting…
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‘I thought I was dead’: Terrifying video of humpback whale gobbling up kayaker explained
WATCH: Humpback whale swallows kayaker for a few seconds before releasing him – YouTube Watch On A viral video appears…
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How a mushroom coral goes for a walk without legs
A coral walks into a (sand) bar. This may sound like a joke. But new time-lapse photography shows new details…
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