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Why a mysterious group of ancient humans doesn’t have a species name

An extinct group of humans that were once widespread in Asia don’t have an official species name – part of the reason is archaeological, and part is a legal question

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How AI poisoning is fighting bots that hoover data without permission

Technology

How AI poisoning is fighting bots that hoover data without permission

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Chemistry

Super-sticky hydrogel is 10 times stronger than other glues underwater

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Technology

'Universal' detector spots AI deepfake videos with record accuracy

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Technology

How invisibility cloaks could make us disappear – at least from AI

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Health

Let a breakthrough in measuring body clocks ease the ills of shiftwork

Leader

Donald Trump displays a signed executive order at an AI summit

Technology

Why Trump's order targeting 'woke' AI may be impossible to follow

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Humans

Homo naledi's burial practices could change what it means to be human

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Temple of Augustus and Rome ruins, in Turkey

Humans

AI helps reconstruct damaged Latin inscriptions from the Roman Empire

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Humans

What were ancient humans thinking when they began to bury their dead?

Claims that a small-brained hominin called Homo naledi buried its dead raise intriguing questions about ancient minds and why we engage in this peculiar practice

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Environment

AI demand could drive up US electricity bills – even if it fizzles

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Technology

Billions of phones can detect and warn about nearby earthquakes

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Technology

How government use of AI could hurt democracy

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Technology

Will we ever feel comfortable with AIs taking on important tasks?

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