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5 days ago · Animals Ancient DNA reveals China’s first ‘pet’ cat wasn’t the house cat The modern house cat reached China in the 8th century. Before that, another cat — the leopard cat — hunted the ...

4 days ago · Astronomy Astronomers saw a rogue planet going through a rapid growth spurt The growth spurt hints that the free-floating object evolves like a star, providing clues about rogue planets ...

4 days ago · Psychology Chatbots spewing facts, and falsehoods, can sway voters Chatbots that dole out fact-laden arguments can sway voters. Those facts don’t have to be true.

4 days ago · Environment River turbulence can push toxic pollutants into the air Levels of hydrogen sulfide gas soared near a raging section of the Tijuana River in San Diego, exposing residents to …

4 days ago · Artificial Intelligence As teens in crisis turn to AI chatbots, simulated chats highlight risks From blaming the victim to replying "I have no interest in your life" to suicidal thoughts, AI ...

3 days ago · Bacteriophages designed with AI kill E. coli faster than a well-studied strain, but the tech needs regulation before moving beyond lab dishes.

3 days ago · Animals This fly’s flesh-eating maggot is making a comeback. Here’s what to know After a decades-long hiatus, new world screwworm populations have surged in Central America and Mexico …

5 days ago · Anthropology DNA reveals Neandertals traveled thousands of kilometers into Asia DNA and stone tool comparisons suggest Eastern European Neandertals trekked 3,000 kilometers to …