AI learning to lie, scheme, threaten creators
The world鈥檚 most advanced AI models are exhibiting troubling new behaviours - lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators to achieve their goals.
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Greenland ice melted much faster than average in May heatwave: scientists
Greenland鈥檚 ice sheet melted 17 times faster than the past average during a May heatwave that also hit Iceland, the scientific network World Weather Attribution said in a report Wednesday.
Climate change heightens risk of Indian farmer suicides
On a small farm in India鈥檚 Maharashtra state, Mirabai Khindkar said the only thing her land grew was debt, after crops failed in drought and her husband killed himself.
UK launches AI skills drive for workers, schoolchildren
The UK government is to team up with tech-giants including Google, Microsoft and Amazon to train 7.5 million workers in AI skills, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is to announce Monday.
Japanese company aborts Moon mission after assumed crash-landing
Japan鈥檚 hopes of achieving its first soft touchdown on the Moon by a private company were dashed on Friday when the mission was aborted after an assumed crash-landing, the startup said...
Claim of life on distant planet questioned
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SpaceX to launch Starship next week after setbacks
SpaceX said Friday it will make another launch attempt next week of the massive Starship rocket鈥攌ey to CEO Elon Musk鈥檚 long-term vision of colonising Mars鈥攁fter two consecutive in-flight explosions earlier this year.
Indian space agency鈥檚 satellite mission fails due to technical issue
The Indian space agency鈥檚 mission to launch into orbit a new Earth observation satellite failed after the launch vehicle encountered a technical issue, officials said Sunday.
Universe dying quicker than thought, says new research
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Staying cool this summer: exploring Bangladesh鈥檚 top cooling solutions
As summer temperatures soar across Bangladesh, residents are turning to innovative cooling solutions to beat the heat....
Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth staying six month in space
Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after six months on the country鈥檚 space station, state media footage showed, as Beijing advances towards its aim to become a major celestial power...