Lauren Leffer
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AI Detectors Discriminate Against Non-Native English Speakers
We already knew that generative AI replicates human biases, but it turns out the tools meant to identify it do, as well. → Read More
The Northern Lights Will Travel South on Thursday
A geomagnetic solar storm is forecast to make the aurora borealis visible in much of the lower 48 on Thursday night. Here's where to look. → Read More
Spotify to Boot Legacy Subscribers Who Still Pay Through Apple's App Store
The music streaming app is fully ending support for Apple's in-app billing service. Users who signed up through that avenue will be bumped to ad-based basic. → Read More
Justin Bieber's Bored Ape Has Lost More Than $1.2 Million in Value
The popstar shelled out almost $1.3 million for a teary-eyed NFT in January 2022. Less than two years later, it has lost more than 95% of its perceived value. → Read More
Monday Was Literally Earth's Hottest Day Ever Recorded, Then Tuesday Happened
Averaged across the whole planet, this week's daily average temperatures are reaching new heights. → Read More
Mosquitos Carrying Malaria Found in Florida
So far, the state has confirmed five human cases of the potentially fatal disease. Now officials seem to be closing in on the source. → Read More
To Survive Extreme Heat, Squirrels Go 'Sploot'
What looks like a cutesy photo op is actually a climate coping strategy for squirrels trying to beat the heat. → Read More
Supreme Court Ruling Will Make Online Harassment Harder to Prosecute
The court's decision limits how and when online posts and messages can be legally classified as threats. → Read More
It's About to Be Much Harder for Rural Alaskans to Get Their Weather Forecast
After 47 years, the National Weather Service's daily TV broadcast to Alaskans will end. Unreliable internet means many will go without critical information. → Read More
New Orca Defenses Are in Development
Acoustic devices could give humans the upper hand in the orca vs. yacht battle. → Read More
Malaria Makes a Comeback in Florida and Texas
Five confirmed cases across the two states are the first instances of local spread in the United States in 20 years. → Read More
All Systems Go for Fukushima Radioactive Wastewater Release, Plant Operator Says
Pending safety approval from Japanese regulators, the controversial plan to send treated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean could be enacted next month. → Read More
NASA Says No to Lithium Mining in Area of Nevada Where Satellites Are Calibrated
The federal space agency emerged as an unlikely mining opponent when company claims were set to interfere with the land it relies on for satellite calibration. → Read More
Big Snails Mean Bigger Problems for Florida
Invasive giant African land snails have now popped up in three counties across the state, it's bad news for plants and people. → Read More
FDA Warns 180+ Retailers to Stop Selling Illegal Elf Bar Vapes, or Else
The regulatory agency is cracking down on unauthorized, disposable e-cigs that come in kid-captivating flavors like cotton candy and bubble gum. → Read More
Oz vs. Elon: Australia Threatens to Fine Musk's Twitter $470,000 Per Day Over Hate Speech
The country's online safety commissioner (a former Twitter exec) says hate has skyrocketed on the social network—potentially in violation of Australian law. → Read More
Biden Gives the Endangered Species Act a Boost
Trump seriously weakened the conservation policy. Now, the Biden Administration is reversing course, but some environmental advocates say it's not enough. → Read More
Has Tesla Already Won the EV Charging War?
The new state requirement comes as Ford, GM, and Rivian all say they plan to adopt Tesla's charging tech. → Read More
Roblox to Officially Allow 17+ Restricted Content on Its Gaming Platform
The online game creation system will now let users build "experiences" targeting older users. → Read More
E-Bike Batteries Trigger Deadly NYC Fire
A blaze in an e-bike shop below apartments was started by lithium-ion batteries, the city fire department says. It is the 108th such fire so far this year. → Read More