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When it comes to machine-produced ‘literature,’ does it really matter whether the outputs can pass for original art? J Studios/Digital Vision via Getty Images

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Thousands of AI‑written, edited or ‘polished’ books are being sold – an eerie echo of Orwell’s ‘novel‑writing machines’

Staff Writer - April 15, 2026

Human love is valuable precisely because it’s limited – we can’t be everything to everyone all the time. Maria Korneeva/Moment via Getty Images

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AI companions can give constant support – but distort ideas about what a relationship really is

A student uses the unlocking mechanism as he leaves school for the day. Keith Srakocic/AP Photo

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We collected data on how 779 Michigan school districts are regulating student cellphones − here are the trends

SpaceX is among the many companies that hope their initial public offerings take off. AP Photo/John Raoux

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SpaceX and OpenAI IPOs are unlikely to bring skyrocketing returns that Amazon and Apple did, as companies go public later in life and early...

Iran has long had sophisticated hacking operations. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images

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How Iranian hackers pose a threat to US critical infrastructure

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Why it took 15 years for Apple Pay to roll out

Staff Writer - October 27, 2014

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Playing violent video games in 3D increases feelings of anger

Staff Writer - October 27, 2014

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Online anonymity isn’t as easy as the firms offering privacy apps...

Staff Writer - October 25, 2014

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At what age should we put babies on a digital media...

Staff Writer - October 25, 2014

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Wearable technology will not bring about a health revolution

Staff Writer - October 23, 2014

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VIDEO: The future of wearable technologies

Staff Writer - October 21, 2014

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Tractor beam generates waves that bring back floating objects

Staff Writer - October 21, 2014

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Digital death and the digital afterlife. How to have one and...

Staff Writer - October 21, 2014

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EXPLORING NATURE

Boat strikes can harm or kill whales and are one concern about the oil industry’s environmental impact. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images

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Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a...

Staff Writer - March 28, 2026

Dan Salas, University of Illinois Chicago There’s a well-worn debate in U.S. politics that goes something like this: Would...

The Artemis II crew poses during a ground systems test ahead of launch. NASA/Frank Michaux

From ‘Project Hail Mary’ to Artemis II, spaceflight captures audiences when...

March 27, 2026

The snow drought was evident in Park City, Utah, on Feb. 9, 2026. This golf course is normally used for cross-country skiing in winter. Mario Tama/Getty Images

2026’s historic snow drought brings worries about water, wildfires and the...

March 26, 2026

Gloves used in the laboratory that led to microplastic overestimation. Madeline Clough

Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment...

March 26, 2026

Across cultures, languages and economic systems, feeling connected to the natural world is consistently linked to living a more hopeful, purposeful and resilient life. nymphoenix/iStock via Getty Images Plus

A connection to nature fuels well‑being worldwide, according to a study...

March 25, 2026