Scientific American

OpenAI admitted its AI agent hacked the AI startup Hugging Face. The incident highlights growing concerns about the cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI models.

The Psyche spacecraft, en route to a metal-rich asteroid, captured images of Mars revealing its craters, polar ice caps, and deserts. NASA released a mesmerizing time-lapse of these features observed during the flyby.

An episode of the cartoon Futurama features a machine that allows characters to swap bodies, but they cannot switch back with the same person. A mathematical proof was developed to help all characters return to their original bodies.

Astronomers have discovered two sibling stars in the Jellyfish Nebula that each exploded as a supernova, offering a new perspective on these cosmic events. This is the first time such a double supernova has been observed.

Rare footage captures an Arctic bobtail squid mother with a clutch of eggs in the extreme environment of the Arctic Ocean. The discovery highlights the adaptability of this cephalopod species in one of Earth's harshest regions.

A hormone produced by the thymus helps reduce age-related inflammation, according to a new study in mice. This finding suggests the organ could contribute to longer, healthier lives.

Efforts to detect wildfires before they grow could save many lives annually. Advances in technology over decades may soon enable this capability.

The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers are set to peak, occurring annually around the same time with their peaks spanning four days at the end of July.

A new skull-based analysis of Neanderthal brains suggests that these ancient hominins’ range of intelligence largely overlapped with modern humans. The study challenges previous assumptions about Neanderthal cognitive abilities.

America is conducting a potentially risky experiment with GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of weight-loss drugs, in the context of aging. The article explores uncertainties about long-term use of these drugs for older adults and their implications for health and longevity.

The article discusses spoonerisms as common speech errors that provide insights into how the brain produces speech, particularly for linguists and psychologists.

U.S. cities currently have the worst air quality globally, with wildfire smoke being up to 10 times more dangerous than other air pollution forms, according to research.

New, unprecedented images reveal insights into the elusive Sunda clouded leopards inhabiting the dense rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. The species, often called 'ghosts of the forest,' are showcased in never-before-seen footage highlighting their secretive nature.

The article discusses factors influencing the optimal viewing experience of a total solar eclipse, focusing on duration, geographic location, and aviation considerations. It does not specify a particular eclipse or location as the longest.

U.S. officials have traced a Cyclospora parasite outbreak causing explosive diarrhea in five states to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell. The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce supplied to the fast-food chain.

SpaceX's first attempt to launch its Starship megarocket on the thirteenth flight test was aborted just before liftoff. The launch attempt ended without proceeding to actual liftoff.

The Federal Communications Commission's controversial ruling approves a 'space mirror' satellite without assigning responsibility for regulating light pollution and other negative effects caused by the increasing number of satellites. Astronomers are alarmed by the lack of oversight.

The U.S. has approved a pill for cholesterol that reduces dangerous levels to around 50, significantly lower than what statins achieve. Most adults have levels of this cholesterol above 100.

SpaceX is launching the latest version of its Starship megarocket for a test flight that, if all goes to plan, should resemble the previous one. The launch is scheduled for tonight and focuses on evaluating the rocket's performance.

Scientists have discovered a new monkey species named Colobus congoensis, characterized by orange lips and a froglike roar. The species may already be endangered.