And it all began with a hobbyist “messing about and experimenting with shapes.”
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Have AI Chatbots Developed Theory of Mind? What We Do and Do Not Know.
Some researchers claim that chatbots have developed theory of mind. But is that just our own theory of mind gone wild?
Report of Wuhan Market Samples Found Covid and Raccoon Dog Genetic Material
In a much-anticipated study, experts described a swab that was positive for the coronavirus and contained loads of genetic material from raccoon dogs.
Lab Leak or Not? How Politics Shaped the Battle Over Covid’s Origin
A lab leak was once dismissed by many as a conspiracy theory. But the idea is gaining traction, even as evidence builds that the virus emerged from a market.
Scientists Investigate a Bird Flu Outbreak in Seals
Wild birds passed the virus to seals in New England at least twice last summer, a new study suggests.
These Morning-After Pills May Prevent STI’s, Researchers Say
Taking a common antibiotic after sex greatly reduces the chances of developing syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea among men who have sex with men and among trans women.
Could the Next Blockbuster Drug Be Lab-Rat Free?
Alternatives to animal testing are gaining momentum.
Is There an Ethical Way to Kill Rats?
Welcome to the rat trapper’s dilemma.
Global Declines in Maternal Mortality Have Stalled
Death rates in the United States have increased in recent years, as they have in Europe, the W.H.O. reported.
After U.S. Downs UFOs, More Awareness of Balloons All Over Our Skies
As more unidentified objects were shot down by the U.S. Air Force in recent days, experts warned that there were an “endless” array of potential targets.