Scientists are seriously asking if bees and ChatGPT are conscious
New studies suggest consciousness can’t be judged solely by behavior, whether it’s a chatbot discussing philosophy or a bee searching for nectar. Researchers are increasingly
Early users of Anthropic’s Mythos still have access after US order
When Washington ordered Anthropic to shut off access to its most advanced AI model, it did not shut off everyone. Some of the organisations Anthropic
Goethe never knew this 40-million-year-old ant was hidden in his collection
Scientists examining amber from Goethe’s personal collection discovered three hidden fossil insects, including an extinct ant preserved in extraordinary detail. Advanced 3D imaging allowed researchers
Meta signs new AI computing deals with data-centre firm Crusoe
Meta has signed new deals to draw computing power from Crusoe, the data-centre developer, adding to the vast and growing pile of infrastructure the company
Beluga whales keep switching mates and it may be saving their species
Hidden beneath Arctic waters, beluga whales have long kept their family lives a mystery. By analyzing DNA from more than 600 belugas in Alaska’s Bristol
Can US-Iran peace ‘deal’ survive Israeli bombing of Lebanon?
Israel is blowing up buildings in Lebanon – and chances of a lasting deal to secure peace in the region.
Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite US-Iran deal
Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite US-Iran deal
Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus
Syrian journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly filed a complaint about Akkad’s social media comments prior to his arrest.
New cancer care centres set to be built
The centres run by charity Maggie’s will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years.
The Ageless and Undefeated Champs of Tulsa’s Wii Bowling League
The U.V. Okies have dominated a competition with other senior living facilities for six seasons, but they’re not just there to win.
Trump Administration Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center Puts Democracy at Risk
Targeting Southern Poverty Law Center, a major civil rights organization, is the Trump administration’s latest effort to punish groups it doesn’t like.
Americans see improved race relations since 2020, but divisions remain
Americans say race relations in the U.S. have improved significantly since the summer of 2020, amid protests calling for racial justice and police accountability after
U.S.-Iran talks postponed as Vance cancels trip and Israel intensifies strikes in southern Lebanon
The first peace talks between the United States and Iran were postponed Friday, as Vice President JD Vance cancelled his planned travel to Switzerland and
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah
It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.