Anthropic’s newly launched Claude Opus 4 model did something straight out of a dystopian sci-fi film.
It frequently tried to blackmail developers when they threatened to replace it with a new AI during its pre-release testing.
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Lightning bolts unleash powerful gamma-ray flashes when collide
Scientists have observed an intense burst of radiation with the collision of two lightning paths.
A study led by The University of Osaka observed the incident using a multi-sensor. Known as a terrestrial gamma-ray flash (TGF), the intense burst…
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Trump signs executive orders to revive US’ nuclear power leadership
A nuclear shake-up is underway in the United States.
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a series of executive orders to overhaul the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and accelerate the deployment of new nuclear reactors, in an ambitious…
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Turner Advances Plans to Become a Data Center Developer
Turner Construction Co., the biggest U.S.-based building contractor, is off to a good start in 2025, pumping profits into its corporate parent, ACS Group, in the first quarter of 2025 and advancing plans to capitalize on its experience…
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ACS Group Advances Plans to Become a Data Center Developer
ACS Group says it is moving ahead with plans to become a data center co-developer.
The plans come as Turner Construction Co., the biggest U.S.-based building contractor, is off to a good start in 2025, pumping profits into ACS Group, its parent,…
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Democratic Lawmakers Say Funding Shifts for Stalled Water Resource Projects Were Politically Motivated
A congressional analysis of construction projects that will receive continued funding under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ fiscal 2025 work plan shows that the Trump administration has prioritized projects in Republican-leaning states,…
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Democratic Lawmakers Say Funding Shifts for Stalled Water Projects Have Political Motives
A congressional analysis of construction projects that will receive continued funding under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ fiscal 2025 work plan shows that the Trump administration steered funds to projects in Republican-leaning states and…
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World’s first smart dental floss tracks stress hormone cortisol
In today’s fast-paced world, chronic stress has become a silent epidemic.
It drives long-term health issues ranging from cardiovascular disease and immune dysfunction to depression and anxiety.
Adults balancing work, relationships,…
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US DOT Freeze of EV Infrastructure Funding Is Illegal, Watchdog Says
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation broke the law when it suspended the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, according to a report the U.S. Government Accountability Office released May 22. DOT officials say the program was not…
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Dr. Ilana Ressler on how fertility and metabolism are connected
In our latest episode of Lexicon, we sat down with Dr. Ilana Ressler, a reproductive endocrinologist practicing at Illume Fertility in Connecticut and New York. We discussed the intricate connections between metabolic health, fertility, and…
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