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June 12, 2026, 04:18 PM - 6 min read
Sounding human builds an artificial sense of trust and intimacy, which can be especially problematic for children when combined with sycophantic language choices – or excessively agreeable, validating and even flattering language.
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June 7, 2026, 12:57 PM - 6 min read
A star caught cannibalising its companion has finally revealed the origin of one of astronomy’s most puzzling repeating signals.
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June 3, 2026, 12:50 PM - 7 min read
What once felt like science fiction is now embedded in our everyday lives. You can’t always see this technology, and you can’t always opt out. But knowing it exists is the first step to understanding how much of yourself you’re already sharing.
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May 31, 2026, 04:10 PM - 7 min read
Studies on journalistic language and neologisms clearly demonstrate that newspapers are platforms for the creation and dissemination of new vocabulary. However, if a significant amount of journalistic writing is delegated to generative AI, this role will diminish.
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May 28, 2026, 12:40 PM - 9 min read
Given the scale of interstellar distances, it’s inevitable that any alien voyage to Earth would span many years and possibly several centuries. But as the time spent in transit increases, so does the risk of catastrophic accidents or system malfunctions that could jeopardise the mission.
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May 27, 2026, 12:30 PM - 6 min read
If an AI company becomes aware of warning signs about harm, does it have a legal obligation to at least warn the appropriate authorities? And if the company doesn’t intervene, should its failure to act be considered negligence?
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May 25, 2026, 04:56 PM - 8 min read
The Pontiff urged developers to prioritise the common good over corporate profit, warning that unchecked tech expansion threatens human safety across both civilian workplaces and modern warfare.
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May 24, 2026, 01:53 PM - 7 min read
The idea of nuclear propulsion in space goes back to the cold war. But NASA has been pursuing it more aggressively since billionaire and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman took over as the agency’s chief in December 2025.
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May 22, 2026, 04:20 PM - 7 min read
Generative AI has changed the equation of persuasion entirely: chatbots can now deliver a personalised, adaptive and targeted message, informed by the most intimate details of your life. Studies show this kind of personalised content to be 65 per cent more persuasive than messages from humans or from non-personalised AI.
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May 19, 2026, 01:01 PM - 7 min read
A surge in rocket launches is filling orbit with satellites built from tougher, more heat-resistant materials—and when they fall back to Earth, they aren't always burning up the way we expect.
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May 12, 2026, 01:55 PM - 6 min read
Care is, at its core, a deeply human activity, not just a series of programmable tasks. It relies on relationships, trust and mutual understanding. Robots may support these processes, but they cannot replace them.
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May 5, 2026, 03:13 PM - 6 min read
Posthumous digital avatars are created from the digital traces left behind by dead people during their lifetime. Built through a combination of AI, machine learning and advanced data analysis, these avatars can recreate the physical and psychological likeness, personality and even memories of the deceased. But the advent of posthumous avatars raises significant ethical issues.
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