Why do some people’s memories stay sharp as they age?
The human brain tends to slow down as we age — even healthy brains shrink. That can make learning and memory harder as people age. But
Federal judge halts construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The 14-day stoppage comes as a federal judge considers whether additional construction of the immigration detention facility in south Florida’s Everglades is detrimental to the
Rocket Report: Firefly lights the markets up; SpaceX starts selling trips to Mars
Welcome to Edition 8.06 of the Rocket Report! After years of disappointing results from SPACs and space companies, it is a good sign to see
After using ChatGPT, man swaps his salt for sodium bromide—and suffers psychosis
After seeking advice on health topics from ChatGPT, a 60-year-old man who had a “history of studying nutrition in college” decided to try a health
Ex-president can be buried in Zambia against family’s wishes, court rules
Edgar Lungu’s family has been locked in a bitter dispute with Zambia’s government over where to bury him.
What we know about Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City
The plan faces fierce opposition within Israel as well as international criticism.
US shrugs off Gaza escalation – drifting further away from allies
The apparent US indifference to the prospect of a long – possibly indefinite – Israeli military occupation marks a telling change in tone.
Heartbreaking search for missing children after India flash floods
Veer Singh and Kali Devi were away buying groceries when flash floods hit their village on Tuesday.
Squashing the spotted lanternfly problem may require enlisting other species
The invasive spotted lanternfly has spread to 17 states and can threaten vineyards. But bats, fungi, dogs and even trees may help control them.
How safe are wireless headphones?
Looking at hearing protection – from noise-cancelling headphones to ear plugs
How a ‘seated salsa’ can help your lower back
It’s hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help.
GPT-5 Arrives, and We Try the New Alexa+
“Sam Altman in his remarks said that this is a major upgrade,” but he also said that “we’re not at A.G.I. yet.”
Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here’s How It Happens.
Over 21 days of talking with ChatGPT, an otherwise perfectly sane man became convinced that he was a real-life superhero. We analyzed the conversation.