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12 game-changing moments in the history of artificial intelligence (AI)From Alan Turing's seminal paper to the advent of ChatGPT, here are 12 pivotal moments in the history of artificial intelligence.
By Edd Gent Published
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7 scary diseases you can get from the waterMany deadly infections are transmitted via water, including cholera, typhoid and brain-eating amoebas.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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20 amazing animal tonguesHere's the science behind 20 animal tongues.
By Laura Geggel Published
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6 animals where females reign supremeFrom honeybees to elephants, here are six animals with female bosses.
By Sascha Pare Published
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20 of the best named animal species on Earth, from Boops boop to Agra vationFrom cave-dwelling creatures to weird-looking animals this countdown covers animals with the wittiest names.
By Elise Poore Published
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6 species that scientists got wrongThe definition of a species is surprisingly unsettled, and the classifications of some of the best-known animals have come under scrutiny.
By Amanda Heidt Published
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NASA's most wanted: The 5 most dangerous asteroids to EarthWhat is the most dangerous asteroid, how probable is an impact, and how much destructive power would a collision with Earth have? Here are 5 big space rocks that NASA is watching closely.
By Robert Lea Last updated
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32 sci-fi technology predictions that came trueFrom flying cars and railguns to smartphones and jetpacks — what was once sci-fi can now be found in the real world.
By Roland Moore-Colyer Published
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32 times artificial intelligence got it catastrophically wrongFrom 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.
By John Loeppky Published
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