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As AI displays human-like fluency, researchers warn that society lacks the evidence-based methods required to distinguish between true experience and advanced pattern recognition.

Researchers are deploying drones to collect precise gas and ash data from active volcanic plumes, helping to improve eruption warnings and public safety.

Researchers have introduced a full Floquet-space formalism to improve the control and modelling of driven spin systems. This approach explicitly accounts for complex interactions, such as the Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction, to assist in developing spin-based quantum technologies.

The Funguy project uses an AI-driven system and laser-based containment to control fungal growth for bio-art. This approach allows users to direct biological patterns using consumer-grade hardware.

The T. rex fossil named Gus is set to headline a Sotheby's auction in New York, fueling a debate between paleontologists and the private fossil market.

The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch a mirror-equipped satellite designed to beam sunlight to Earth. The mission faces scrutiny from the astronomy community regarding potential environmental impacts and the future of the night sky.

Estimates suggest Steam now has over 200 million monthly active users, surpassing the 125 million users reported by Sony for the PlayStation Network.

Fossilized evidence from New Mexico suggests that flowering plants produced large fruits while dinosaurs still roamed, challenging the belief that this developed post-extinction.

The European Commission has stated that Sony's transition to a digital-only model is a matter of commercial freedom, raising concerns regarding game preservation.

The development of the Petri dish transitioned laboratory science from unpredictable liquid cultures to precise, observable experiments. This vessel remains a cornerstone of modern medical research and global food safety protocols.

New research indicates Enceladus possesses a high-energy chemical environment and hydrothermal activity, suggesting its ocean could support biological life.

Frankie and David Seaman have dedicated their time to nursing and socializing newborn kittens through their work with the charity Cats Protection.

By dispersing ultra-fine bubbles into ink, researchers can control the drying behavior of droplets to mitigate the coffee ring effect without chemical additives.

OpenAI will shutter its standalone Atlas browser, migrating core features like web navigation and agentic tasks into its desktop app, Work tool, and extensions.

Microsoft has initiated a reduction of 3,200 roles across its gaming division, including significant staff cuts at the development studio id Software. Despite these changes, the studio states it retains the capacity to develop games and maintain the id Tech engine.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 2 million copies on its first day, setting a new franchise record for peak concurrent players on Steam.

Reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max will become one of Apple's heaviest handsets to accommodate a larger battery and new cooling system. The device is also expected to feature a 2nm A20 Pro chip and a variable aperture main camera.

Rockstar Games is set to launch The Kortz Center Heist, a substantial new mission for GTA Online that features stealth mechanics and high-stakes art theft. This update serves as the game's final major content release before the arrival of Grand Theft Auto 6.

Researchers found evidence of behavioral handedness in Spriggina fossils, suggesting these early animals possessed an evolutionary preference for the right side.