Erin

Erin

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Some online conspiracy-spreaders don’t even believe the lies they’re spewing

Some online conspiracy-spreaders don’t even believe the lies they’re spewing

There are several types of this sort of conspiracy-spreader trying to influence...

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AI has a stupid secret: we’re still not sure how to test for human levels of intelligence

AI has a stupid secret: we’re still not sure how to test for human levels of intelligence

Featuring prizes of US$5,000 (£3,800) for those who come up with the top 50 questions...

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The internet can be toxic. But there are also online oases where mutual care flourishes

The internet can be toxic. But there are also online oases where mutual care flourishes

The internet can be a toxic place. Disinformation, hate speech and trolling are...

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‘Side job, self-employed, high-paid’: behind the AI slop flooding TikTok and Facebook

‘Side job, self-employed, high-paid’: behind the AI slop flooding TikTok and Facebook

In fact, our research suggests this kind of low-quality AI-generated content is...

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The design tricks keeping your kids hooked on games and apps – and 3 things you can do about it

The design tricks keeping your kids hooked on games and apps – and 3 things you can do about it

Ever found yourself unable to resist checking out a social media notification? Or...

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The earliest galaxies formed amazingly fast after the Big Bang. Do they break the universe or change its age?

The earliest galaxies formed amazingly fast after the Big Bang. Do they break the universe or change its age?

Scientists have been able to study these early galaxies by combining JWST’s detailed...

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Ancient human DNA from a South African rock shelter sheds light on 10,000 years of history

Ancient human DNA from a South African rock shelter sheds light on 10,000 years of history

Oakhurst rock shelter is an archaeological site near the town of George on the southern...

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Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child’s risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child’s risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

Researchers and clinicians are working to develop simple, reliable tools that could...

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Scientists have figured out how to ‘see’ through mice – could humans be next?

Scientists have figured out how to ‘see’ through mice – could humans be next?

Imagine being able to see right through your skin to watch your muscles or organs...

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A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse is taking place in South America and the Pacific. Here’s how eclipses happen

A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse is taking place in South America and the Pacific. Here’s how eclipses happen

It will be visible from Argentina and Chile, while a partial eclipse will be seen...

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There were more black holes in the early universe than we thought – new research

There were more black holes in the early universe than we thought – new research

Supermassive black holes are some of the most impressive (and scary) objects in...

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How do we know if ChatGPT can recognise a face?

How do we know if ChatGPT can recognise a face?

For instance, if you upload a photograph of the contents of your fridge, ChatGPT...

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Israeli invasion could push an already unstable Lebanon over the edge into total state collapse

Israeli invasion could push an already unstable Lebanon over the edge into total state collapse

Now Israel has launched what it is calling a “limited ground operation” which it...

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Why plastic bottles now have their caps attached

Why plastic bottles now have their caps attached

Manufacturers have included the tether on bottles sold across the European market,...

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