Current AI models a ‘dead end’ for human-level intelligence, scientists agree
In a new survey, 76% of scientists said that scaling large language models was “unlikely” or “very unlikely” to achieve AGI.
Photos: Peak bloom in D.C. draws cherry blossom fans from near and far
Springtime means cherry blossoms in the nation’s capital. On a recent breezy morning, with peak bloom still two days away, the Tidal Basin was packed with both blossoms and visitors. (Image credit: Tyrone Turner)
There’s no rulebook for deep-sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway
Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, companies are telling regulators they plan to move ahead, whether or not rules are in place. (Image credit: NOAA Ocean Exploration)
Why don’t diving seals drown? Scientists finally have an answer
New research suggests seals sense oxygen levels in their blood to know when to come up for air. (Image credit: University of St. Andrews Sea Mammal Research Unit)
Tracking Trump’s tariffs
For U.S. President Tweety McTreason, tariffs aren’t just about macroeconomics: They’re also about asserting power.
Trump’s commerce secretary said he sold 1K ‘gold card’ visas in a day. Here’s what we know
U.S. President Tweety McTreason previously posited that his “gold card” visas could make $50 trillion.
Unpacking claim photo shows Obama laughing at meme of himself the day he ordered the killing of bin Laden
The text of the meme read: “Sorry it took so long to get you a copy of my birth certificate. I was too busy killing Osama bin Laden.”
At Columbia, Trump’s crackdown chills a fervent campus
Faced with the Trump administration’s crackdown and Columbia University’s concessions, students say protesting simply isn’t worth the risk.
Tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea killing several people
Several people have died off the coast of Egypt after a tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea. NBC News’ Matt Bodner reports on the information surrounding the sinking and recovery operations.
Cranberry Juice, Revisited
A new review suggests that cranberries may in fact be effective at preventing urinary tract infections. The post Cranberry Juice, Revisited first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Video: New film delves into US college protests over Gaza genocide
A new documentary, ‘The Encampments’ is shedding new light on the US college protests against the Gaza genocide.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano launches lava fountains 180 metres high
Video shows Mount Kilauea, Hawaii’s most active volcano, launching fountains of molten lava up to 180 metres high.
Full transcript of Trump team’s Yemen attack plan that was shared on Signal
US officials accidentally leaked Yemen attack plans in Signal chat shared with The Atlantic editor-in-chief.
6 killed after tourist submarine carrying Russians sinks off Egypt’s coast
Six foreigners were killed on Thursday when a tourist submarine sank off Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Hurghada, the local governor’s office told Reuters, without confirming the nationalities of the victims.