Risk algorithm used widely in US courts is harsher than human judges
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AI helps robot dogs navigate the real world
Four-legged robot dogs learned to perform new tricks by practising in a…
Ancient Egyptians shaped sheep’s horns – and we don’t know why
Sheep skulls modified by ancient Egyptians so that their horns grew upward…
Human scientists are still better than AI ones – for now
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Gravity may explain why Neanderthals failed to adopt advanced weaponry
Spear-throwing tools called atlatls allow humans to launch projectiles over great distances,…
Will semiconductor production be derailed by Hurricane Helene?
Constructing a semiconductor chipIM Imagery/Shutterstock The deadliest hurricane to strike the US…
Smart TVs take snapshots of what you watch multiple times per second
Smart TVs watch everything on the screenShutterstock Popular smart TV models made…
AI helps find simple charging trick to boost battery lifespan
Studying how to make batteries last longerJacqueline Orrell/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory A…
How to avoid being fooled by AI-generated misinformation
Many AI-generated images look realistic until you take a closer lookMidJourney Did…
Why is the US military getting ready to launch new spy balloons?
A high-altitude balloon launched by the US Army Pacific in the Philippines…
