In May 2026, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration filed suit against Character Technologies Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot platform Character.AI. A state investigation found that a chatbot character…
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Glittering star cluster image reveals missing patch of stars: ‘We were not looking for the gap, but we found it’
A gorgeous new portrait of an ancient star cluster reveals an unexpected imperfection: a visible gap in the brightness of its stars. The stunning image, taken by the European Space…
Discovery in ancient Altino sheds light on the origins of Venice
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Altino in northern Italy have uncovered the first monumental remains of its long-lost forum, shedding new light on the prosperous settlement whose stones…
Bumblebees can solve problems on their own
Bumblebees faced with a challenge know how to play ball. Buff-tailed bumblebees can figure out on their own how to use a ball as a ladder to nab sugar from…
Cannabis & Tobacco Co-Use Lower Cognitive Scores in Teens
Summary: A new study filled a critical diagnostic gap regarding substance use during the early warning phases of mental illness. Investigating adolescents and young adults at clinical high risk for…
Upama Aich | Salty ups and downs: fluctuating salinity affects egg and ejaculate investments – Functional Ecologists
In this ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post, author Upama Aich – a Forrest Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia – discusses her paper “Developmental environment and age shape macronutrient allocation to…
Can black holes turn into white holes? It’s not such a crazy idea, scientists say
New research suggests that black holes born during the Big Bang could live much longer than previously estimated. In fact, these tiny primordial black holes may live long enough to…
Brain’s Internal Disappointment Meter Forces Behavioral Change
Summary: A precision developmental neurobiology and behavioral study has identified a dedicated group of brain cells that function as a physical “disappointment meter.” The research isolates a distinct type of…
Are Long-Term Antidepressant Benefits Overstated?
Summary: A clinical overview challenged the scientific consensus supporting long-term antidepressant use. The review unmasked a fundamental flaw in existing clinical trial designs. Investigators revealed that the widely cited benefits…
Archaeologists reveal giant Zapotec complex hidden beneath Teotitlán del Valle
A team of researchers from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), and the ARX PROJECT has completed the first comprehensive geophysical…
