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Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice they say is at least 1.2 million years old.
Jan 9, 2025 3:01 AM
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The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say
LAS VEGAS (AP) — So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers' lives — whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating companions to cure loneliness or by providing
Jan 9, 2025 12:10 AM
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One Tech Tip: Start the new year with a clean inbox
LONDON (AP) — The new year is always a good time to make a fresh start — including with your email inbox.
Jan 9, 2025 12:00 AM
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Meta tries letting Facebook Marketplace users view eBay listings as way to resolve EU charges
Meta said Wednesday that it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace service, as it tries out a possible way to resolve European Union charges of anticompetitive behavior that the bloc leveled last year.
Jan 8, 2025 9:38 PM
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Canadian school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party
School boards in multiple provinces have been affected by a data breach involving software used by schools across North America to store student information.
Jan 8, 2025 7:53 PM
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Tents arrive for survivors of a quake that killed 126 in freezing, high-altitude Tibet
BEIJING (AP) — Relief teams in western China shifted their focus to resettling survivors after a search Wednesday for any remaining victims of a deadly earthquake that struck a day earlier near a holy city for Tibetan Buddhists.
Jan 8, 2025 7:14 PM
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From AI assistants to holographic displays, automakers showcase in-cabin experiences at CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sickness. Shiny holographic dashboards displayed on windshields. And AI-powered voice assistants paired with infotainment systems to keep you company on long drives.
Jan 8, 2025 3:38 PM
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New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday.
Jan 8, 2025 11:37 AM
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Borish predicts artificial intelligence will surpass general intelligence in '25
It was designed to assist humanity, but longtime AI strategist David Borish predicts artificial intelligence will surpass human capabilities in general intelligence sometime this year.
Jan 8, 2025 8:55 AM
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New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday.
Jan 8, 2025 8:03 AM
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