To some, METR’s “time horizon plot” indicates that AI utopia—or apocalypse—is close at hand. The truth is more complicated. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy ...

At first glance, it looks like an ordinary dumbbell, indistinguishable from the rest. We explore how its hidden design turns a familiar object into a near-impossible test of strength and balance. One ...

The radical project is an attempt to preserve wildlife in one of Europe’s most light-polluted countries, but can they persuade local people they will still feel safe? Two yellowing street lamps cast a ...

This being my birthday month and all, I note that in 2024 — the last year data is available — the life expectancy in the United States rose to 79, the highest mark in American history. And they expect ...

The spoilers for Chapter 1174 of the One Piece manga have made their way to the internet. In the previous chapter, Brook made a shocking revelation about the Holy Knight Gunko. He discloses that Gunko ...

You can’t just shut down a city’s beating heart for the arts for two years, especially in times of turmoil. People should hear a Brahms symphony, played live in a concert hall, to feel alive again.

Leonardo DiCaprio leads the star-studded cast of One Battle After Another, the Warner Bros. political thriller that has emerged as one of the biggest winners of the 2026 awards season. Directed by ...

Owe $10,000+ or More? This Tax Season Could Be Your Chance to Qualify Each year the IRS writes off millions in tax debt, yet few have applied. You’ve probably heard of terms like "tax bracket," ...

Natural ecosystems hold surprising lessons for business. by Martin Reeves, Simon Levin and Daichi Ueda Companies operate in an increasingly complex world: Business environments are more diverse, ...

PLANNING THE NEXT 24 HOURS: Temperatures will be very mild Friday as highs are expected to reach the mid 50s. Spots north of Madison will likely only see the mid to upper 40s. South and southeast of ...

Gold, a precious metal, mostly appears in alloys and only rarely in its pure form. Because of its physical properties, it is resistant to air, moisture, heat and many solvents. Gold also has a high ...

German Philipp Raimund soared to gold in the men’s normal hill ski jumping event. Japan’s Ren Nikaido and Swiss Gregor Deschwanden each scored 266 points, becoming the first pair to tie for an Olympic ...