Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains
The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has lit a spark under long-simmering visions to build...
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From aliens to flat earthers, Neil deGrasse Tyson debunks bad science at Sinai Forum
Neil deGrasse Tyson gave a rousing defense of scientific principles in his characteristic brash way...
Illinois has its latest list of endangered species — the end result of many difficult choices
Illinois is one of a number of states that compile their own lists of endangered...
Illinois researchers say versatile grass could be used for sustainable fuel, building materials and more
Miscanthus has a smaller carbon footprint than corn and soybeans, and experts say it has...
Many hoped UN climate talks in Brazil would be historic. They may be remembered as a flop.
Instead of being remembered as historic, the conference will likely further erode confidence in a...
Takeaways from the outcome of UN climate talks in Brazil
After two weeks of negotiations, this year’s United Nations climate talks ended Saturday with a...
Babies who drank ByHeart formula got sick months before botulism outbreak, parents say
Officials said six babies who consumed ByHeart formula were treated for botulism between November 2024...
NASA unveils close-up pictures of the 3I/Atlas comet popping by from another star
Discovered over the summer, the comet known as 3I/Atlas is only the third confirmed object...
Lifelong drugs for autoimmune diseases don’t work well. Now scientists are trying something new.
Scientists are trying a revolutionary new approach to treat rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus and...
2 new malaria treatments announced as drug resistance grows
The drug, called GanLum, is not yet licensed and more than a year away from...