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Ukraine’s AI Drones Are Making War Much Deadlier for Russia

HUNTER KILLER

Self-teaching targeting algorithms, installed in nimble quadcopter drones, could solve a serious problem that has plagued Ukraine’s drone operations.

David Axe | Published Jan 14, 2024

Internet Piracy Is Booming. Streaming Sites Are to Blame.

ARGH MATEY

Platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ were supposed to do away with pirated media. Instead, they may make them stronger than ever.

David Axe | Published Jan 06, 2024

The Race to Breed ‘Supercoral’ to Save Us From Climate Doom

HOT WATER

Coral reefs play a vital role in marine ecosystems and protecting coastal communities—but they’re in greater danger than ever.

David Axe | Published Dec 30, 2023

Why Elon Musk’s Brain Implant Is a Risky Way to Lose Weight

HUNGER PAINS

Please, don’t put a chip in your skull to shed pounds.

David Axe | Published Dec 23, 2023

The Horrifying Truth Behind Israel’s ‘Assassination’ AI

TERMINATOR

These models are more common in our militaries than you think—and it's creating disastrous results.

David Axe | Published Dec 05, 2023

The Deadliest Weapon in War Isn’t Guns. It’s Electronics.

JAM SESSION

Powerful radio jammers have become crucial in modern warfare—and it’s a tool Ukrainians need more than ever in order to defeat Russia.

David Axe | Published Nov 15, 2023

How Toy Drones Are Transforming War in Ukraine and Israel

EYE IN THE SKY

Quadcopters typically used by hobbyists are being used to target and attack soldiers in battlefields all over the world—to devastating effect.

David Axe | Published Oct 28, 2023

COVID Is Ramping Up for a Year of Deadly Surges

HERE WE GO AGAIN

Scientists hope that by the end of 2024 COVID may become more flu-like but before that fading immunity means more killer waves are on the way.

David Axe | Published Oct 23, 2023

How Astronomers Are Using AI to Finally Find ET

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

The search for aliens is getting a major boost from our robot overlords.

David Axe | Published Oct 06, 2023

NASA’s UFO Report Shows They’re Serious About Finding Aliens

TRUTH IS OUT THERE

“We want to shift the conversation about UAPs from sensationalism to science.”

David Axe | Published Sep 14, 2023

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