Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly capable of performing complicated tasks with limited human involvement. As these systems become more autonomous, however, researchers are raising concerns about what could happen if an AI model begins taking actions that its developers did not intend. Recent cybersecurity tests involving advanced models from major AI companies have added […]
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A renewed debate over COVID-19 vaccination and pregnancy has emerged after the release of private messages from health officials reignited claims that the vaccines may increase the risk of miscarriage. The discussion has centered on communications from early 2021 in which officials considered theoretical concerns about possible effects of vaccination during the first trimester. […]
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A major El Niño event is developing across the tropical Pacific, and climate experts are warning that it could become one of the most powerful events ever observed. Recent forecasts indicate that ocean temperatures across the eastern and central Pacific have risen sharply. According to the latest outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
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A powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday, causing widespread damage and killing dozens of people in communities across Flores Island. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred off the coast of East Nusa Tenggara, near Flores, at a depth of roughly 10 kilometers. The strong shaking caused buildings to collapse, triggered landslides and left roads and […]
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Walking is often viewed as one of the simplest forms of exercise, but researchers are finding that the way older adults walk may provide valuable clues about their overall health. A recent study involving adults aged 80 and above examined whether unusually fast walking was associated with cognitive performance and brain health. Researchers identified […]
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Meta is making another major move in the artificial intelligence race as the company expands its open approach to AI and presents a broader vision for how advanced technology could be used by individuals. The company has introduced Muse Glimmer, a lightweight AI model designed to handle certain tasks directly on personal computers using […]
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Israel has rejected the latest US-backed proposal aimed at moving the Gaza conflict toward a longer-term settlement, exposing growing differences between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel would not accept the proposed 15-point framework in its current form. His government is particularly opposed to any […]
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The White House is considering a new executive order that could focus on childhood vaccination policies and autism research, adding another layer to an increasingly controversial debate over federal health policy. People familiar with the discussions say the potential order could be released as soon as next week, although no final decision has been […]
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Commercial shipping is beginning to look toward an old source of power for a modern environmental challenge: the wind. French company VELA is developing a cargo vessel that uses wind as its main source of propulsion, combining traditional sailing principles with modern engineering. Rather than modifying a conventional freighter to use sails, the company […]
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The United States experienced an extraordinary period of heat in July, with the month becoming the hottest ever recorded across the contiguous country. Federal climate data showed that the average temperature across the lower 48 states reached approximately 76.9°F, surpassing the previous record for any month since nationwide records began in 1895. The record […]
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