Sam Altman says we’re ‘in the singularity’ with AI. Here’s why he’s wrong
“We are now, like, in the singularity”. These are the words of Sam Altman, CEO of…
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Tiny crystals from a 17th-century shipwreck hold secrets of a global supply chain at the dawn of capitalism
Few episodes occupy a darker place in maritime history than the wreck of the Batavia. Wrecked…
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What two centuries of Perth storm records tell us about future climate risk
On the first day of winter, southwest Western Australia was pummelled by a damaging storm. The…
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First teaser for Apple TV’s Neuromancer debuts at SDCC
[embedded content] Apple TV is fast eclipsing HBO as the go-to platform for prestige TV, especially…
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Australia just outlined more ‘AI safety’ priorities, but is the plan actually coherent?
This week, a group of ministers issued a joint media release outlining a a series of…
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What does gut health really mean?
Worried about the spread of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclosporiasis? A healthier gut might better prepare your…
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The truth about gut health
Worried about the spread of the diarrhea-causing illness cyclosporiasis? A healthier gut might better prepare your…
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How Sam Neill’s Jurassic Park performance inspired a generation of paleontologists
The sudden death of actor Sam Neill prompted tributes from colleagues and fans worldwide. But the…
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The questions fossils leave behind
The study of dinosaurs — also known as paleontology — is built on questions. How did…
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India’s first privately-developed rocket reaches orbit on dramatic debut launch
This view of the payload deck of the Vikram-1 rocket’s upper stage was captured moments after…
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Why Trump is taking a risky bet on Iran, but could lose on all counts | DW News
The ceasefire between the US and Iran has collapsed, deepening fears of a wider conflict in…
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NZ’s complex problems require visionary solutions, not quick fixes. Here’s how we can govern for the future
Not every democracy approaches long-term policymaking this way. The prominence of formal cross-party agreements varies considerably,…
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We’ve seen helium baked off a rocky exoplanet’s atmosphere
Most of the gas in the Universe is a mixture of hydrogen and helium. It’s thought…
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces testosterone screening for US troops • FRANCE 24
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that military personnel age 30 and older will undergo…
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Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens
Getty Images Liv McMahon and Philippa Wain, Technology reporters 14 July 2026 Updated 3 hours ago Older teenagers in…
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A skeptic considers the case for God | The Gray Area
Show Description Sean talks with writer Liz Bruenig about faith, doubt, and the experience of believing…
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The real mystery behind Moana: After 1,700 years, why did Polynesians suddenly sail east?
While ancestral Polynesians were highly adaptable and accustomed to seasonal droughts, prolonged and severe droughts during…
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Why is the cyclospora diarrhea parasite spreading so quickly across the US? | DW News
A microscopic parasite linked to severe, sometimes “explosive” diarrhea has sickened people in 31 US states,…
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A Jupiter-size planet that escaped its star’s death
WD 1856 b is the only confirmed case of a planet that survived the death of…
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Why 6 Things Are Almost Impossible | The Limit
Whether it’s bringing back supersonic passenger travel or living in space, The Limit explores the biggest…
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SpaceX LIVE: Musk’s SpaceX Launches Its Latest Batch of Starlink Satellites
SpaceX is set to launch its latest batch of Starlink satellites, continuing the company’s rapid expansion…
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Australia’s government has woken up to the risks of AI. More ambition is needed
This week, Andrew Charlton, the federal assistant minister for science and technology, issued a stark warning…
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Zimbabwe Elections Postponed: Mnangagwa Extends Term to 2030 Under New Law | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Zimbabwe has entered a new political era after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed Constitutional Amendment Act No….
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Everything we still can’t explain | Unexplainable on Netflix
Vox’s award-winning science podcast tackles scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and everything we learn by diving into…
