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Environment

Mass fish deaths will occur more often in rivers as UK gets hotter

Large numbers of dead fish have been seen in many UK rivers in recent weeks, and researchers warn that climate change will lead to more such events

Llamas can learn by watching others

Life

Llamas solve problems faster after watching people do it

Physics

Quantum randomness of empty space can be controlled with a laser

CRISPR-edited poplar trees (left) and unedited poplar trees (right)

Technology

CRISPR-edited trees reduce the energy and water required to make paper

Health

First over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the US

Health

Nerve pain from diabetes can be treated with faecal transplants

Life

Ancient alligator had a stubby snout and may have chomped on snails

Environment

How can we keep homes cool in extreme heat without air conditioning?

Technology

What is xAI, Elon Musk’s new AI company, and will it succeed?

Technology

Using bigger AI training data sets may produce more racist results

Contrary to Silicon Valley wisdom, training AIs on larger data sets could worsen their tendency to replicate societal biases and racist stereotypes

Space

Stars found hidden in huge cloud wrapped around the Milky Way

Technology

Shifting where data is processed for AI can reduce environmental harm

Life

Bone disease in sabre-toothed tigers may be a sign of inbreeding

Space

‘Superbubbles’ of gas around quasars may form thanks to powerful winds