The New Techno-Eschatology: AGI and Secular Religion
Some techies today fear hell—not from a god, but from a computer. Human beings have a habit of wrapping up big unknowns in familiar stories. Even in our high-tech, secular… Read More
Science News Round Up, June 4, 2025
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Science News Round Up, June 2, 2025
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Why Ancient Galaxies Are Glowing Too Much
In the beginning—really, the beginning—galaxies were supposed to be shy. Small. Dim. Kind of like toddlers at their first school dance. But then the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) crashed… Read More
Science News Round Up, May 30, 2025
It’s the end of May, which means that lightning bugs are just around the corner….get ready! Here’s what we have next week. Make an Impact Immediately—Subscribe and Discover! Science urgently… Read More
What Happens When Hackers Chase the Wrong Target?
TLDR; Researchers developed a smart cybersecurity strategy that uses AI (specifically reinforcement learning) to deploy fake digital traps called honeypots—some high-quality, some simple—to trick hackers during the reconnaissance stage of… Read More
Science News Round Up, May 28, 2025
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Even at a Whisper, Screams Jolt Your Sleeping Brain
TL;DR: Your brain is hardwired to recognize screams—even when you’re asleep. That scratchy, harsh quality called “roughness”? It’s like a red flag for your brain’s danger sensors. Evolution has wired… Read More
Science News Round Up, May 26, 2026
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Science News Round Up, May 23, 2023
Some things to consider for next week. Vaccination. Go figure. How outdoor sports can support youth as they navigate climate change Engaging youth in outdoor sports like mountain biking and… Read More
What Happens When Two Black Holes Nearly Collide?
Two black holes speed past each other in deep space—billions of times heavier than Earth, hurtling faster than bullets. They don’t crash. They don’t merge. They just…swerve. And in that… Read More