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Microsoft’s claims about a potential breakthrough in quantum computing and the creation of a new state of matter have created backlash from physicists who question the claim’s veracity. While the company’s researchers stand by their assessments, similar ones were ultimately […]

Mexican immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra earned a spot as one of 2017’s most influential people after resisting deportation during President Donald Trump’s first administration. Her recent detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is causing a stir among Colorado politicians

Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI is developing a new large language model with creative writing skills that have already wowed the company’s CEO. But a short story produced by the unnamed, unreleased model has proven to be divisive. Is it a

Between wrapping up last year and kicking off this one, winter debuted several podcasts to help listeners get through the colder months. From a look at Elon Musk’s history with espionage to an in-depth dive at how psychiatry could go

You have likely encountered the hardcore self-improvement-program-turned-social-media-trend, the 75 Hard Challenge. Created in 2019, the challenge calls for 75 days straight of strict lifestyle changes that have led to weight loss and realignment for some. For others, the program is

Horror movies and literature reflect people’s anxieties by taking them to gory extremes. Body horror taps into the very human fear of how unpredictable — and even uncontrollable — our bodies can be. While this theme has its roots in

Jury selection just began for a lawsuit filed against Greenpeace in Morton County, North Dakota, kicking off a trial for a grievance that began nearly a decade ago. Environmentalists say the $300 million lawsuit filed by a pipeline company is

Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s staunchest supporters publicly argued over the merits of the H-1B visa program and the thousands of people from overseas who have benefited from it. The debate devolved into a very public civil war within Trump’s

It is somewhat common for men and women to split on political ideologies, but this year that divide seemed to widened. The growing gender divide was a global phenomenon that played out in politics and romantic relationships during 2024. Echo

Black artists have long been a part of the country music industry, lending some of their cultural influences to arguably one of the most American of music genres. However, they have often faded into the background of an industry that