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Why it’s so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI – even for AI
Why it’s so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI – even for AI AI-generated text has become increasingly difficult to distinguish from human-written text, making it challenging for institutions to enforce rules governing its use. The detection of AI-generated text relies on complex algorithms and background assumptions that can […]
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The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours
The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours The North Pole is moving, which affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours. The two North Poles – geographic (true north) and magnetic (used by compasses) – are not the same. The magnetic North Pole has been wandering around northern Canada […]
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Material uses light to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ in water
Material uses light to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ in water Researchers at Rice University have developed a material that uses light to break down “forever chemicals” (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS) in water. The material, which combines two safe and lightweight materials using defect engineering, works quickly and efficiently without relying on metals that could […]
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Hacked phones and Wi-Fi surveillance have replaced Cold War spies and radio waves in the delusions of people with schizophrenia
Hacked phones and Wi-Fi surveillance have replaced Cold War spies and radio waves in the delusions of people with schizophrenia A growing number of people with schizophrenia are developing delusions that incorporate modern technology, such as Wi-Fi surveillance and social media manipulation. Research has shown that over half of participants in a study on thought […]
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What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation
What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 11, 2025, aiming to supersede state-level AI regulations that the administration views as a hindrance to innovation in AI. The executive order calls for the creation of an AI litigation task force to […]
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Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill
Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill A group of over 150 parents has sent a letter to New York governor Kathy Hochul urging her to sign the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act without changes. The RAISE Act, which passed in June, requires large AI model developers like […]
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New work shatters quantum computer connection records
New work shatters quantum computer connection records New research has shattered quantum computer connection records by extending the maximum distance two quantum computers can connect through a fiber cable to up to 1,243 miles (2,000 km). The breakthrough was achieved by Assistant Professor Tian Zhong and his team at the University of Chicago Pritzker School […]
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New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option
New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option Pre-owned electronics are becoming increasingly viable holiday gift options due to advancements in repair and recycling technologies. The emergence of a new line of businesses processing used, discarded, or returned electronics has supplied a large volume of pre-owned products, making them […]
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NASA Works with Boeing, Other Collaborators Toward More Efficient Global Flights
NASA Works with Boeing, Other Collaborators Toward More Efficient Global Flights NASA has partnered with Boeing to develop an advanced system for sharing trajectory data between aircraft and support systems, aiming to improve information flow and reduce delays. The partnership involves testing a data communication system on a United Airlines 737-8, which flew over 2 […]
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NASA Selects Two Heliophysics Missions for Continued Development
NASA Selects Two Heliophysics Missions for Continued Development NASA has selected two heliophysics missions for continued development: CINEMA (Cross-scale Investigation of Earth’s Magnetotail and Aurora) and CMEx (Chromospheric Magnetism Explorer). The CINEMA mission aims to advance our understanding of how plasma energy flows into the Earth’s magnetosphere, with a constellation of nine small satellites investigating […]
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