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Thoreau's work as a pioneering physical scientist is almost invisible in popular culture, according to a geologist and Thoreau historian.

Young people don't all contribute in the same way, and understanding the broader picture is the starting point for adults who want to support them.

People have created their own online platforms to probe the millions of Epstein file documents, fostering new conspiracies that link to older ones like QAnon.

Repeating harmful ideas online, or regularly making fresh accusations, keeps hate groups alive.

A slew of companies have announced plans to add AI agents to their workforces. Employees can take steps to handle the changes.

Once powerful AI models are released, it's nearly impossible to keep them from being misused. Minimizing the risk means making safety the top priority in developing the systems.

Pollen, algae, insects, radiolarians - each unique microfossil holds clues to how Earth has changed over millions of years. Combining AI with digital scanners helps researchers piece it all together.

Hollywood loves a character who has the perfect total recall of a photographic memory. But this idea is a fantasy. It's not how memory works - for good reason.

An expert in traumatic brain injuries explains why you need to protect your noggin.

Mythos' dramatic hacking abilities are as much a reflection of the precarious state of digital defenses as a revolutionary tech breakthrough.