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'Runaway' black hole detected by the James Webb telescope adds a strange new chapter to our universe's story
Recent observations suggest that 'runaway' black holes are tumbling through the cosmos. Building on decades of theory, the discovery adds a remarkable new chapter to the story of the universe.
AI griefbots could change how we mourn — but there are serious risks ahead
A researcher from the University of Essex dives into the philosophical and ethical questions surrounding "deathbots."
Trump is bringing car pollution and other greenhouse gases back to America's skies. Here are the health risks we all face from climate change.
Four researchers dive into the health risks associated with climate change, and why the recent decision by the Trump administration to rescind key environmental policies could lead to serious harm.
Are you a night owl or an early bird?
Research suggests night owls may face different health risks than early birds do. Which category do you fit into, if either?
Anglo-Saxon children discovered buried with warrior gear in UK — perhaps as a nod to 'the men these children might have become'
Archaeologists have discovered Anglo-Saxon children buried with a spear, shield and buckles, gear that's usually seen in warriors' graves.
'It's similar to how Google can map your home without your consent': Why using aerial lasers to map an archaeology site should have Indigenous partnership
Aerial lidar is transforming how archaeologists map sites, but they should do it in tandem with Indigenous people.
'The problem isn't just Siri or Alexa': AI assistants tend to be feminine, entrenching harmful gender stereotypes
Virtual assistants mostly adopt 'female' personas, but all that does is exacerbate the notion that women are subservient.
Giving AI the ability to monitor its own thought process could help it think like humans
Today's best AI systems don't have a good grasp on their own thought process, but a new model might allow them to tap into metacognition
