A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science

BBC - Oct 28, 2026

AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

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Oct 27, 2026

DCCC pushes for ads targeting GOP on AI, data centers in dozens of key House races

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is pushing for advertising targeting Republican candidates over their record on AI and data centers in dozens of key House races, as technology-related issues take on new significance in the midterm elections. In a report shared first with The Hill, the Tech Oversight Project noted that House Democrats' official...

Oct 27, 2026

Kalshi expands protections for users aged 18-20

Prediction market platform Kalshi is expanding protections for young traders aged 18-20, which includes a new monthly deposit limit. Accounts in the age range will now have a $2,500 monthly deposit limit, Kalshi announced in a press release Tuesday. They will be automatically placed into “special accounts” that will have extra protections and built-in...

Oct 27, 2026

It’s Docktober. Do You Know Where the Sea Slugs Are?

Where there are floating docks, there are often communities of colorful marine organisms just below — and a community of curious people just above.

Oct 27, 2026

E.P.A. to Loosen Methane Rules for Oil Firms

The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are now being scaled back.

Oct 27, 2026

Trump says he will ban the term artificial intelligence

President Trump said Tuesday that he was banning the term artificial intelligence “in all relevant documents and everything else.” “In short order, we will be officially BANNING the term, ‘AI/Artificial Intelligence,’ in all relevant documents, and everything else, due to its inaccuracy,” he wrote on Truth Social. Trump hit on The Wall Street Journal for...

Oct 27, 2026

CyberStrikeAI Uses 44 AI Agents to Automate Hacking Operations Against Japan Targets

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of three cyber attacks targeting organizations in Japan in which artificial intelligence (AI) was a key element, either in the driving seat or to assist a human operator. TrendAI, which analyzed three exposed server environments used by threat actors to conduct the malicious cyber operations, described them as distinct from previously published

Oct 27, 2026

Nanotyrannus Skeleton ‘Jodi’ Is Auctioned for $47.3 Million

The T. Rex cousin is the latest dinosaur fossil to fetch a high price at an auction, this time at Sotheby’s.

Oct 27, 2026

Will a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?

About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".

Oct 27, 2026

GM Is Leaving NYSE for the Nasdaq After More Than 100 Years

After more than 100 years on the New York Stock Exchange, the automaker is shifting its listing to the Nasdaq, which is home to many technology companies.

Oct 27, 2026

Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m in New York auction

The sale of the rare skeleton reignites debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.

Oct 27, 2026

Tiny zebra-striped bee sighting a 'huge surprise'

A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.

Oct 27, 2026

Apple issues warning to iPhone users over 'extremely sophisticated attack'

Apple has issued an urgent warning to iPhone users after identifying an 'extremely sophisticated attack' that can hijack devices.