Dark matter map suggests a haunted universe, scientists say
A new image from the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium Space Show, Dark Universe, was used to illustrate how pervasive dark matter might appear in the cosmos.
» readAI firms face urgent challenge to self-regulate before causing catastrophic harm, nuclear history shows a path forward
The article argues that major artificial intelligence companies are increasingly recognizing their mutual interdependence, where reckless actions by one firm could compel others to follow suit and potentially cause widespread damage.
» readStudy challenges 70-year-old theory of word meaning, finds language rooted in power and safety
A surprising pattern in human language has been discovered by researchers at the University of Vermont, challenging a scientific theory widely accepted for more than 70 years.
» readA 17th-Century Ghost Story and the Birth of Scientific Skepticism
The account of a parson who claimed to have been haunted by a ghost in 1671 was recorded by a Royal Society fellow as part of a scientific survey of Wiltshire.
» readHunter’s Moon to shine Sunday and Monday evenings
The Hunter’s Moon will appear nearly full on both Sunday and Monday evenings, offering skywatchers two chances to see it, according to reports. The moon officially becomes full at 12:11 a.m.
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