‘Everything has a cost:’ High-tech products and the new era of mineral mining
New iPhones and Teslas come with an insatiable demand for lithium and other 'critical metals.' The post ‘Everything has a
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This AI-generated grandma thwarts scammers with long stories about her cat
I've got all the time in the world.' The post This AI-generated grandma thwarts scammers with long stories about her
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Goodbye, annoying touchscreens. Welcome back, buttons?
Why some carmakers are bringing back your beloved knobs. The post Goodbye, annoying touchscreens. Welcome back, buttons? appeared first on
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Why scientists made vampire bats run on treadmills
Forget carb loading, vampire bats just need blood. The post Why scientists made vampire bats run on treadmills appeared first
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Researchers tortured robots to test the limits of human empathy
A brief history of people bullying robots. The post Researchers tortured robots to test the limits of human empathy appeared
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AI helps plants tell you when they are thirsty
England’s Royal Horticultural Society will use Microsoft-powered AI to help create an 'intelligent garden' visitors can speak with. The post
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Why McDonald’s E. coli outbreak could be a sign of more to come
2024 has been a rough year for food safety. The post Why McDonald’s E. coli outbreak could be a sign
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How Prada’s fancy Artemis III spacesuits work
Increased fabric flexibility and heavy-duty life support systems make Apollo-era space suits look like relics. The post How Prada’s fancy
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Google bets big on ‘mini’ nuclear reactors to feed its AI demands
Google says the agreement could 'unlock the full potential of AI for everyone.' The post Google bets big on ‘mini’
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I spoke to a 60-year-old AI version of myself and it was…. unsettling
MIT Media Lab says, ‘It's not a prophesy, but rather a possibility.’ The post I spoke to a 60-year-old AI
