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The winner of an elite cybersecurity contest prevailed by relying on a free Chinese model — another sign that available A.I. systems could already be too powerful to easily regulate.The winner of an elite cybersecurity contest prevailed by relying on a free Chinese model — another sign that available A.I. systems could already be too […]

Targeted gene therapies are highly effective at stopping cancers, but the very abundance of the treatments, plus cost and sluggish change, are hindering access.Targeted gene therapies are highly effective at stopping cancers, but the very abundance of the treatments, plus cost and sluggish change, are hindering access. Read More

Researchers are asking why patients, like former Senator Ben Sasse, inevitably develop resistance to the drug daraxonrasib.Researchers are asking why patients, like former Senator Ben Sasse, inevitably develop resistance to the drug daraxonrasib. Read More

A Gaboon viper, a venomous snake native to equatorial regions of Africa, was supposedly photographed in a tree in Santa Ana, Calif. How could that be? Well, it turns out it wasn’t.A Gaboon viper, a venomous snake native to equatorial regions of Africa, was supposedly photographed in a tree in Santa Ana, Calif. How could

An enormous pulse of wave energy will soon reach the coast and continue north, raising sea levels by half a foot and increasing threats from swells and tides.An enormous pulse of wave energy will soon reach the coast and continue north, raising sea levels by half a foot and increasing threats from swells and tides. Read

Elizabeth Dias, our national religion correspondent, and Cade Metz, one of our technology reporters, discuss Anthropic’s approach for instilling morality into Claude — which has involved consultations with religious leaders, including ones at the Vatican — and why it’s raising questions.Elizabeth Dias, our national religion correspondent, and Cade Metz, one of our technology reporters, discuss

It’s only the second time that American regulators have approved a next-generation commercial reactor for construction. Big hurdles remain.It’s only the second time that American regulators have approved a next-generation commercial reactor for construction. Big hurdles remain. Read More

Evidence suggests that it really affects what psychiatrists like me call sustained engagement — an important difference in understanding how to think about the condition.Evidence suggests that it really affects what psychiatrists like me call sustained engagement — an important difference in understanding how to think about the condition. Read More

Beta Pictoris b appears to have an aurora caused by a powerful magnetic field. If confirmed, it would be the first such field known outside our solar system.Beta Pictoris b appears to have an aurora caused by a powerful magnetic field. If confirmed, it would be the first such field known outside our solar system. Read

Veterans under 30 will have to sign forms before being given antidepressants. Medical groups fear the moves may stigmatize mental health treatment.Veterans under 30 will have to sign forms before being given antidepressants. Medical groups fear the moves may stigmatize mental health treatment. Read More