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32 sci-fi technology predictions that came true
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
From flying cars and railguns to smartphones and jetpacks — what was once sci-fi can now be found in the real world.

32 times artificial intelligence got it catastrophically wrong
By John Loeppky published
From chatbots giving truly terrible medical advice to facial recognition software incorrectly flagging members of congress as criminals, here are some of the most catastrophic mistakes artificial intelligence has ever made.

5 space discoveries that scientists are struggling to explain
By Brandon Specktor published
From "runaway" black holes shooting across the cosmos to secret planets in our own backyard, space is overrun with mysterious objects that scientists are clamoring to explain. Here are five of the strangest sights in the universe, as well as their possible origins.

8 strange objects that could be hiding in the outer solar system
By Harry Baker published
The outer solar system is a vast and mysterious place that could be harboring hidden objects we know almost nothing about — from the elusive Planet Nine and baby black holes to interstellar visitors and "planet killer" asteroids.

12 of the biggest birds on Earth
By Scott Dutfield last updated
Reference From 9-foot tall ostriches to albatrosses with gargantuan wingspans, here are some of the biggest birds in the world.

32 haunting shipwrecks from the ancient world
By Owen Jarus published
Shipwrecks can reveal information about traded goods and even which rituals people partook in centuries ago. Here's a look at shipwrecks from ancient times found around the world.

32 stunning photos of auroras seen from space
By Brandon Specktor published
Auroras (also called the northern and southern lights) are visible from the ground after powerful solar storms, but these natural light shows look even more majestic from above. Here are 32 spectacular photos of auroras taken from space.

22 jobs artificial general intelligence (AGI) may replace — and 10 jobs it could create
By Mike Moore published
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to improve the world for many — but others may lose out.
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