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AnalysisAI found a weakness in one of the world's most studied encryption systems — is your data under threat?No, AI hasn't cracked the encryption protecting your bank account. But experts say Anthropic's latest research could change how tomorrow's cryptography is tested.
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AnalysisHalf of the world's dams could be 'functionally inoperable' by 2060 from being flooded with sediment — and the American West is a major hotspotResearch shows a fifth of the world's reservoirs are currently at high risk of filling with sediment, creating a "ticking time bomb" that threatens lives and livelihoods.
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AnalysisDid fungi give mammals an evolutionary edge after the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit? New evidence revives a provocative hypothesisA revived hypothesis argues that a fungus-filled world after the Chicxulub asteroid impact may have given mammals an evolutionary edge. The idea could reshape how scientists think about mass extinctions, but it is still controversial.
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AnalysisCould we prevent dementia? A new trial may point the way.While much funding for dementia research goes toward treatments, some scientists want to reduce people's risk of developing the condition in the first place.
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AnalysisMilitary's testosterone screening program could lead to overtreatment and side effects, including impaired T productionThe U.S. Department of Defense plans to conduct regular testosterone screening of service members, but this practice is not recommended by professional medical organizations.
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Analysis'It's being promoted like there's absolutely no risk': Why some experts say melatonin should be considered a drug rather than a supplementResearchers want stricter testing, better labels and accurate dosages for a wildly popular sleep aid that comes with some risks.
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AnalysisEbola outbreak in Central Africa will be a nightmare to contain, experts warnExperts say the Ebola outbreak raging in Central Africa could be challenging to contain due to ongoing conflict in the region and a lack of vaccines and international aid.
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AnalysisScientists claimed the world's oldest rock art is 67,800 years old. But is the science behind that estimate flawed?A technique that has rewritten the timeline of prehistoric art may be overestimating the ages of cave paintings, some scientists say.
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AnalysisCan AI really simulate human thinking? Research casts doubt on an influential study, suggesting an advanced model was just really good at memorizing patterns.A study published in July 2025 claimed the Centaur AI model could simulate and predict human behavior with astonishing accuracy. A counter study raises doubts.
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AnalysisMore young people are getting colorectal cancer — here's what scientists think might be happeningPeople 65 and older are seeing their rates of colorectal cancer drop, but younger people are being felled by a rising number of cases.
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AnalysisAI self-replication hacks 'no longer purely theoretical,' study finds — but experts say it's too soon to panicResearchers say AI models can now replicate themselves across vulnerable systems, but experts warn the real threat is not rogue machine intelligence but cybercriminals weaponizing AI agents.
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Viruses, Infections & DiseaseHantavirus outbreaks could become more likely as virus-carrying rodents expand their range, model findsNew models chart how virus-carrying rodents may spread across Argentina as climate change reshapes weather patterns.
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HealthSome gene therapies no longer require clinical trials, thanks to new FDA rule. Is this safe, and who will it help?The FDA is launching a new framework to deliver tailor-made gene therapies to people with rare genetic disorders. Discussions about whom to treat and how to monitor patients are ongoing.
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Space ExplorationCan NASA and SpaceX really build a moon base in the next 10 years?Experts say building a lunar colony within the next decade, as NASA and Elon Musk want to, will require finding solutions to problems we don't yet fully understand.
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