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The New Techno-Eschatology: AGI and Secular Religion

March 25, 2025 · 5 min read

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 age, the quest to create Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) often comes with a kind of religious or end-of-the-world fervor. Some communities of self-described rationalists speak […]

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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 age, the quest to create Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) often comes with a kind of religious or end-of-the-world fervor. Some communities of self-described rationalists speak […]

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Environment

Shaping a City’s Ecological Future

Every year, fast-growing cities lose vital natural space without even noticing it. But a new study shows that a smarter design of ecological networks could reverse the damage—if cities act fast. That bold claim comes from fresh research in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)—one of the most urbanized and economically powerful regions on […]

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News

Next Week in Science, December 11, 2025

We spend a wonderful few days in Qatar learning about the true globlal implications of implemenation science. You can read all about it over at our sister site. Here’s what we’re seeing in the news and the research Black Hole Eats Star: NASA Missions Discover Record-Setting Blast Scientists recently observed a gamma-ray burst (GRB) on […]

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Biology

When Weather Hits Predator–Prey Systems

A single cold snap can silence an entire hillside of insects in a matter of hours. But here’s the twist: the real danger isn’t the sudden drop in temperature—it’s what that shock does to the delicate choreography between predators and the invasive prey they’re meant to control. A new study in Scientific Reports digs deep […]

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Biology

Exploring the Limitless Potential of GLP-1 Drugs Beyond Weight Loss

A new category of medications known as GLP-1-based drugs has captured the medical community’s attention. These medications, predominantly used for weight management, have shown surprising secondary benefits beyond their intended purpose. The Power of GLP-1 Drugs GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), initially gained popularity for their game-changing role in […]

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Biology

The Brain’s Great Bridge

Every thought you have—reading this, feeling curious, moving your eyes across the screen—depends on a thin arch of tissue buried deep inside your brain. It’s called the corpus callosum, and it’s the largest bridge of nerve fibers connecting your brain’s two halves. For decades, scientists have known that when this bridge falters, thinking, feeling, and […]

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Physics

Why Nothing Can Go Faster Than the Speed of Light

Ever heard that nothing can travel faster than light? It’s true, and it’s one of the most fascinating rules in all of physics. But why does the universe even have a speed limit? The Fastest Thing in the Universe Light moves at about 186,000 miles per second (or nearly 300,000 kilometers per second) in a […]

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Astronomy

What Is a Gravastar? The Strange Star That Might Replace Black Holes

A recent idea in astrophysics suggests that some objects we call black holes might actually be something very different — and much stranger. For decades, black holes have been the “end of the road” in astronomy. When a massive star collapses, its gravity becomes so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. That creates […]

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Astronomy

The Next Frontier in Space-Time Technology

The universe is an endless canvas of mysteries and possibilities, where recent scientific advancements promise to transform our understanding of the cosmos. This week, we provide an overview of key developments that are shaping the future of space exploration and technology. Revolutionary Insights from the Web Telescope The James Webb Space Telescope remains at the […]

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