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.”
‘Impossible’ mantle earthquakes actually occur all over the world, study finds
Researchers were once unsure whether mantle earthquakes existed. Now they have a global map of this mysterious phenomenon.
China’s emissions are flatlining — and may be falling — in critical turning point for biggest emitter, report says
The carbon emissions of the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter have plateaued for nearly two years.
Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?
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What is happening to flu this winter – and should you buy a vaccine?
Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.
Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
What to know about rumor ICE agents aren’t being paid
Investigating the claim was difficult because the unofficial subreddit for agents, from where the rumor was said to emerge, was set to private.
Don’t fall for alleged Trump post about plugging volcanoes with cement
The president didn’t share the post in question — and the idea behind it isn’t backed by science.
Four people on NASA’S Crew-12 arrive at the International Space Station
The crew will spend the next eight months conducting experiments to prepare for human exploration beyond Earth’s orbit. (Image credit: NASA)
From the sports desk: South America breaks 102-year drought
Hello from Milan and Cortina, where Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won gold in the men’s giant slalom, making history for all of South America.
Figure skating world shocked by Ilia Malinin’s Olympic performance
The figure skating community described the shock they felt watching Ilia Malinin’s mistake-ridden performance Friday night, trying to help fans understand how the sport’s most
US army launches retaliatory strikes on dozens of ISIL targets in Syria
Operation Hawkeye has killed and captured more than 50 ISIL fighters after hitting about 100 targets.
Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 to move top of La Liga
Vinicius Jr strikes twice from penalty spot as Madrid move provisionally above Barcelona, who play Girona on Monday.
“An absolute travesty”: GOP bill seeks to legalize so-called conversion therapy for trans minors
Republican lawmakers in Ohio have introduced a sweeping bill aimed at preventing schools and local governments from supporting transgender children and also at overturning bans