The consequences of AI slop and a hopeful look at what will follow it
Published: Jan. 2, 2026 at 12:43 p.m. ET You may already be familiar with the term “AI slop,” with…
What is the Winter Solstice? The science behind 2025’s shortest day
On Sunday, Dec. 21, at exactly 10:03 a.m. EST, the Northern Hemisphere’s astronomical winter officially begins with the…
Dinosaur-like shoebill bird stalks, devours snake in Uganda swamp
Last month we featured footage of an enormous, dinosaur-like shoebill that had landed on a tour boat in Uganda…
Are mushrooms good for you? Yes, but here’s who should be careful
Mushrooms make for a popular ingredient in countless recipes, from soups and salads to sandwiches and pasta. Their…
Most modern dogs have ‘detectable’ wolf ancestry, scientists say
Dire wolf brought back after extinction raises ethical questions Questions about animal welfare and allocation of resources rise…
Teens Seek Mental-Health Help From Chatbots. That’s Dangerous, Says New Study.
Teens regularly turn to generative-AI chatbots in search of mental-health support. A report on a study said this…
Drones gather critical health info above a right whale’s blowhole
Why is a drone collecting this whale’s ‘spit?’ Researchers used a drone with a petri dish attached to…
Bees with ‘devil-like horns’ found in Australia, named ‘lucifer’
The bees’ name, Megachile lucifer, was inspired by the Netflix series “Lucifer,” which one of the researchers was…
SoftBank fully cashed out its Nvidia stake for an even bigger AI bet – MarketWatch
SoftBank fully cashed out its Nvidia stake for an even bigger AI bet MarketWatchSoftBank sells its entire stake in…
Indo-Pacific leopard sharks caught on camera mating in ‘threesome’
See shark trio recorded in rare mating scene Three Indo-Pacific leopard sharks observed near New Caledonia are believed…
Map shows where orcas are attacking and sinking boats
For the last five-plus years, killer whales have been ramming – and in some cases sinking – expensive yachts, sailboats and…