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Human Extinction Timeline Model Predicts 17,100 Years
A controversial human extinction timeline model suggests there is a 95% chance humanity could disappear within about 17,100 years. The…
Finland Libraries Democracy Model Draws Global Attention
Helsinki, Finland: Finland's library democracy efforts are drawing attention as public libraries expand beyond books into civic spaces, digital help…
Zombie Fungus Parasite Found in Borneo Ant Study
Malaysian scientists identified a new zombie fungus parasite in Borneo’s Danum Valley that feeds on Ophiocordyceps, the fungus known for…
Paris Grants Honorary Citizenship to Palestinian Civilians and Journalists
The Council of Paris voted on Thursday, June 18, to grant Paris honorary citizenship to Palestinian civilians and journalists, in…
Major Oak Dies in Sherwood Forest After 1,200 Years
The Major Oak has died in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, after the ancient tree failed to produce leaves this spring, the…
ChatGPT Can Generate Violent and Sexualised Images
Researchers at British AI security startup Mindgard have shown that the latest public version of ChatGPT can be made to…
Elon Musk Net Worth Hits $1.32 Trillion After SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk's net worth climbed to $1.32 trillion on June 17, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, surpassing the estimated…
Atlantic Cold Blob Signals AMOC Slowdown, Study Says
The Atlantic cold blob south of Greenland and Iceland has cooled by nearly 1°C since 1900, even as most of…
Shield-6G Project Led By UCD Gets €8M EU Backing
University College Dublin will lead the EUR 8 million Shield-6G Project, an EU-backed effort to build AI-driven cybersecurity standards for…