12+ hour, 16+ min ago   (295+ words) Cancer. Diabetes. Aging itself. Rapamycin’s potential to treat an array of diseases has been a source of scientific fascination. But many aren’t aware of its origins – and its complicated legacy....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (284+ words) The resignation of former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon and a warning from another researcher from the company, Evan Hubinger, have reignited debate over whether artificial intelligence (AI) could actually wipe out humanity. The split spans both probability and potential pathways....

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3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (451+ words) More than 800 former Environmental Protection Agency employees are warning about health risks tied to the rapid growth of data centers. The Environmental Protection Network released a report Thursday examining pollution tied to the facilities' soaring electricity demand. The group focused…...

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3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1325+ words) PHILADELPHIA, PA.—On July 24, the math world's only true celebrity walked onto its most illustrious stage, to speak to the unprecedented threat that he and his peers are now facing. Since that evening, the pace has only accelerated. On Tuesday,…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (470+ words) A biology assignment meant to teach students about protecting the ozone layer is drawing backlash over an irony many readers found hard to ignore. The project reportedly required kids to use AI, which critics said undermined both the creativity of…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (889+ words) Americans don't agree on much, but that's not the case when it comes to data centers. ​Seven in 10 Americans oppose building data centers for artificial intelligence in or near their communities. Despite this, the federal government is moving to make…...

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4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (543+ words) A packed and at times tense crowd gathered in Wichita Falls for a public debate over the spread of data centers in Texas. Residents expressed significant concerns over what data centers could mean for power, water, and the local way…...