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AI safety, mental health, and emotional dependency

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Latest: AI chatbots increasingly used by youth and seniors for support

The AI ecosystem faces intensifying scrutiny regarding mental wellness and the risks of emotional dependency. While research explores AI’s diagnostic potential, concerns persist regarding the psychological impact of huma

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Petermann Glacier ice calving event

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Latest: Petermann Glacier iceberg calving marks largest Arctic event since 2020

On August 4, 2026, a massive ice island covering approximately 76 square kilometers broke off from the Petermann Glacier off the coast of northwest Greenland. The detached ice block is estimated to be up to 150 meters th

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Quantum photonics low-energy breakthroughs

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Latest: Researchers generate quantum entanglement from sunlight

In early August 2026, researchers reported two separate advances in quantum photonics. One study showed that natural sunlight, collected with a cone-shaped solar concentrator, can generate pairs of entangled photons with

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