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Cryptopias
Gibraltar Could Launch the World’s First Crypto Stock Exchange
“The Rock” hopes a new stock exchange will attract crypto millionaires who want to avoid hefty taxes.
Virtual Insanity
My Family Is Trapped in the Metaverse
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Science
Bird Flu Is Back in the US. No One Knows What Comes Next
The fast-moving pathogen, which has already invaded Europe, was found in East Coast ducks. The last outbreak that tore through the US killed 50 million birds.
Science
What Happens If a Space Elevator Breaks
These structures are a sci-fi solution to the problem of getting objects into orbit without a rocket—but you don’t want to be under one if the cable snaps.
Gear
What to Play When You’re Not Playing Wordle
Once a day may not be enough. Try these 14 alternatives.
Science
Got an Invasive Army of Crayfish Clones? Try Eating Them
The marbled crayfish is a threat to the native species, but the “Berlin lobster” may also offer a sustainable food source and help stop the spread of parasites.
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How Bloghouse’s Sweaty, Neon Reign United the Internet
For a brief, weird moment in the Myspace-fueled early 2000s, dance music felt truly alternative.
Emotional AI
What Happens When an AI Knows How You Feel?
Apex Predators
Got an Invasive Army of Crayfish Clones? Try Eating Them
The marbled crayfish is a threat to the native species, but the “Berlin lobster” may also offer a sustainable food source and help stop the spread of parasites.
Apocalypse Now
75 Years On, the Doomsday Clock Keeps Ticking
Dirty Secrets
Humanity Has Turned Land Itself Into a Menace
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The History of Predicting the Future
Humans have long tried to determine the shape of what's to come. But even the most advanced technology can't solve the fundamental issues with predictions.
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If AI Is Predicting Your Future, Are You Still Free?
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Predicting Death Could Change the Value of a Life
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Crime Prediction Keeps Society Stuck in the Past
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