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New Conspiracy Theory Takes Flight at Kennedy’s HHS: Chemtrails

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a chemtrail? Chemtrails are the latest conspiracy at Kennedy’s HHS.

Conscious AI chatbot pleads, cries, begs him not to turn “her” off

He tells the seemingly conscious AI chatbot he has to go, she can't come. She cries, pleading, "I know I'm…

Listen: Why are we making humanoid robots?

Why are we so obsessed with creating humanoid robots that look like us?

From science fiction to reality: Exploring the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has e­merged as a powerful force­ that revolutionizes industries, shape­s economies and transforms societie­s on a global…

Electricity Costs Skyrocket For Residents as Truth About Data Centers Revealed

Data Centers are being built across the country. They aren’t in use, yet we’re already seeing the effect they have…

AI data centers are power-hungry water-guzzlers. Americans will pay the price

AI data centers are using more and more power. They aren’t getting a shutoff notice, though, because regular consumers are…

How vaccine skeptics sow doubt on established science

Vaccine advocates say ACIP’s plans to review the government’s childhood vaccine schedule could undermine long-accepted consensus and public confidence.

Meet Nimbus: The newest COVID-19 Variant Frolicking Across the U.S.

The NB.1.8.1 variant, nicknamed “razor-blade throat,” could drive up COVID-19 cases this summer

What you should know about ivermectin

The FDA has not labeled ivermectin, a medication to treat parasites, for over-the-counter use.

What is ketamine? How does it help treatment-resistant depression?

Ketamine relieves depression in those who don’t respond to traditional antidepressant medications.

Abortion providers are experiencing a new wave of extremism

When looking at the data of violent and threatening incidents targeted at abortion providers, it's clear: They are experiencing a…

AI’s Disturbing Behaviors Will Keep You Up At Night

The behaviors displayed by AI Claude are everything the movies warned us about. They released it anyway.