Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature
Death toll from German Christmas market car-ramming rises to four, Bild reports
Retailer Party City files for bankruptcy, will wind down 700 stores
Lindsey Vonn is ready to make her return to World Cup skiing at age 40
Kazakh president replaces deputy prime minister, decree shows
Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles, Kyodo reports
Santa and Mrs. Claus use military transports to bring Christmas to an Alaska Native village
Notre Dame protects home field in new postseason era with 1st playoff win, 27-17 over Indiana
Health|Science|US
FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
December 20, 2024Science
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OpenAI unveils 'o3' reasoning AI models in test phase
OpenAI said on Friday it was testing new reasoning AI models, o3 and o3 mini, in a sign of growing competition with rivals such as Google to create smarter models capable of tackling
December 20, 2024
Environment|Science
Whales can live way longer than scientists had thought, with potential lifespans as much as double previous estimates
These marine mammals are still feeling the effects of whaling. For most species, it may be another 100 years before there are enough old whales for scientists to confirm their lifespans.
December 20, 2024
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US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
The U.S. flu season is underway
December 20, 2024
Environment|Science
Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures
Animal welfare laws don’t protect invertebrates, but there’s evidence that some, such as octopuses, are as intelligent as many mammals – even if their cognition takes very different forms.
December 20, 2024
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US data-center power use could nearly triple by 2028, DOE-backed report says
U.S. data-center power demand could nearly triple in the next three years, and consume as much as 12% of the country's electricity, as the industry undergoes an
December 20, 2024
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US military orders new safety guidelines for key Osprey part after near-crash
The military has ordered new safety guidelines for a key part in all Osprey aircraft after a recent accident revealed the same problem that had caused a fatal crash in Japan last year
December 20, 2024
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After Hurricane Helene, survivors have been in a race against time to protect family heirlooms, photographs and keepsakes
Disaster recovery isn’t just about repairing bridges, roads and homes. Conservationists from the Smithsonian were on the ground in North Carolina helping families piece their lives back together.
December 20, 2024
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Climate change is making plants less nutritious − that could already be hurting animals that are grazers
Rising carbon dioxide levels in the air are making plants grow larger and faster, but diluting their nutritional content. This could threaten the health of herbivores worldwide.
December 20, 2024
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In Disney’s ‘Moana,’ the characters navigate using the stars, just like real Polynesian explorers − an astronomer explains how these methods work
Disney’s ‘Moana’ movies have brought a new level of excitement for astronomy and wayfinding, says an astronomer who regularly hosts planetarium shows.
December 20, 2024
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2 populations of dark comets in the solar system could tell researchers where the Earth got its oceans
Comets without tails, called dark comets, are a newly discovered space object. Now, astronomers know they come in 2 classes.
December 20, 2024
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Language AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents
The rubber met the road for language AIs in 2024. The hard realities led to new, smaller models and safety measures for the big ones. 2024’s R&D also set the stage for the next big thing: AI agents.
December 20, 2024
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Silver amulet discovered in Germany could rewrite Christian history in Europe
Silver amulet discovered in Germany could rewrite Christian history in Europe
December 20, 2024
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An experimental drug drove people to lose 23% of their body weight. It’s still seen as a disappointment
An experimental drug drove people to lose 23% of their body weight. It’s still seen as a disappointment
December 20, 2024
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LA Zoo hatches first-ever perentie lizards, one of largest lizard species in the world
Two new perentie lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first of their species to be bred there
December 20, 2024
Europe|Science|World
Scientists think they know why Stonehenge was rebuilt thousands of years ago
Scientists think they know why Stonehenge was rebuilt thousands of years ago
December 20, 2024
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US FDA approves Ionis Pharma's genetic disorder drug
The U.S.
December 19, 2024
Americas|Science
Giant sloths and mastodons lived with humans for millennia in the Americas, new discoveries suggest
New discoveries from several archaeological sites in North and South America suggest that ancient people first arrived in the New World much earlier than scientists once thought
December 19, 2024
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Vagus nerve stimulation may relieve treatment-resistant depression, study finds
Vagus nerve stimulation may relieve treatment-resistant depression, study finds
December 19, 2024
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UNL professor granted millions for HIV vaccine research
UNL professor granted millions for HIV vaccine research
December 19, 2024
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California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the outbreak of the virus, also known as Type A H5N1
December 19, 2024
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Minnesota woman one of first in U.S. to receive new Alzheimer's treatment
Minnesota woman one of first in U.S. to receive new Alzheimer's treatment
December 19, 2024
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Harmful gas billowing from Texas and New Mexico comes mostly from smaller leaks, researchers say
Huge quantities of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, are being emitting by oil and gas operators in the 75,000-square-mile Permian Basin straddling Texas and New Mexico
December 19, 2024
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In Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water
For decades, largescale engineering projects for development and agriculture drained and partitioned South Florida's Everglades, a vast wetlands landscape home to endangered and threatened species and a vital source of drinking water for millions of Floridians
December 19, 2024