US government defunds research on misinformation
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Chatbots can hide secret messages in seemingly normal conversations
Encrypted messages could be hidden within a normal-looking conversation on social mediaTero…
Toba supervolcano: Ancient eruption had surprisingly mild impact on climate
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‘Bone collector’ caterpillar wears dead insect body parts as disguise
Bone collector caterpillars from the Waianae mountain range in Oahu, HawaiiDaniel Rubinoff…
Daily doses of peanuts could desensitise adults with the allergy
Peanuts are one of the most common foods people are allergic tonafterphoto/Shutterstock…
We can build quantum computers using the rules of special relativity
The odd effects of special relativity can be harnessed to build quantum…
Daily pill could replace weight-loss shots like Ozempic and Wegovy
Can weight-loss drugs ditch the needles?Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images A daily pill appears…
New colour seen for the first time by tricking the eyes
Our retinas could be made to see a vivid shade of blue-greenMikeCS…
Claims of alien life are overhyped – and miss the real accomplishment
Real aliens may not be so obvious, if we ever find themNaeblys/Alamy…
Quantum GPS can help planes navigate when regular GPS is jammed
Quantum GPS could help future pilots navigateLightField Studios Inc./Alamy A quantum magnetic…
