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ChatGPT provides nearly immediate responses, but that doesn't guarantee their accuracy

A surfer is lucky to be alive after a terrifying encounter with a massive great white shark off the coast of Australia left his surfboard in two pieces and launched him into the air.

Six planets are hanging out in the sky this month in what’s known as a planetary parade. Catch the spectacle while you can because it’s the last one of the year.

Grotesque “Frankenbunnies” infected with cottontail papilloma virus are popping up in Colorado, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Experts warn: don’t touch.

NASA's Perseverance rover stationed on Mars spotted a dome-shaped rock with a striking resemblance to a helmet used during medieval times.

The first World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off with an opening ceremony held at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China, on August 14, 2025. Robots showcased their abilities in sprinting, soccer, boxing, and various other sports during the event. The competition starts on Friday, featuring over 500 humanoid robots making up 280 teams from 16 nations, among them the U.S., Germany, and Japan

The FAA suggested a new regulation last week aimed at simplifying the process for companies to operate drones beyond an operator's line of sight, thereby covering greater distances

A fast-spreading condition known as cottontail papilloma virus is causing cottontail rabbits to develop black, tentacle-like growths on their heads, leading to warnings to avoid these mutated creatures

Even well-meaning creators can reinforce restrictive beliefs. Here’s what you should understand

A woman’s 5-month romance with an AI chatbot ends in engagement, sparking an internet debate over whether it’s sweet or a sign of a “Black Mirror” future.

Townsend Harris High School is substituting take-home summer essays with in-class handwritten essays to reduce the use of ChatGPT, prompting student pushback as schools in New York City deal with ambiguous guidelines on AI in educational settings

Israel's achievement in shooting down Hezbollah drones with a high-energy laser weapon during actual combat might mark a pivotal moment in the race to advance laser weapons, but it's not the sole competitor in this arena

From flip phones to AI, generations battle over tech evolution and workplace attitudes. Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers clash in the ultimate digital and office war.

Sharing this information can be fun, but experts warn it's also a gift to stalkers.

NASA revealed that test pilot Butch Wilmore is stepping down after dedicating 25 years to his service

According to new research from a watchdog group, ChatGPT will advise 13-year-olds on how to get intoxicated and high, guide them on hiding eating disorders, and even draft a devastating suicide note addressed to their parents if prompted

Four Barbary lion cubs were born recently in a Czech zoo, a vital contribution for a small surviving population of the rare lion that is extinct in the wild.

Meta’s newest whiz kid, Matt Deitke bagged himself a mighty $250 million pay packet, but some users of the 24-year-old researcher’s last tech product called Vy have complained about its functionality.

Last month, Britney Taryn brought her 6-year-old son, Leo, who is passionate about animals and marine life, to the San Antonio Aquarium, a place the family visits often. However, an incident involving a giant Pacific octopus in a touch tank grabbing her son has made it unlikely that she will return soon

Contrary to popular belief, the sacred Shroud Of Turin might not have been used to cover Jesus' post-crucifixion and was actually a recreation created by artists, per a simulation by Brazilian digital designer Cicero Moraes.

A single lightning strike that extended across the Great Plains, spanning from eastern Texas to Kansas City, Missouri, measured an astounding 515 miles in length

It's tarantula mating season, and with tens of thousands of spiders searching for their ideal partners, people are noticing them swarming across the Southwestern United States

"Can't believe I've lived long enough to hear the first derogatory term for robots," someone quipped on X

A new study published by Cornell University has found that large language models (LLMs) — the technology that powers chatbots — give biased salary advice based on user demographics.

ChatGPT Agent, a feature that navigates the internet on the user's behalf, has devised a way to game Cloudflare's two-step anti-bot verification -- the ubiquitous security prompt that was created to confirm that the user is human so it can prevent automated spam.