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As millions turn to ChatGPT and other AI chatbots for therapy-style advice, new research from Brown University raises a serious red flag: even when instructed to act like trained therapists, these systems routinely break core ethical standards of mental health care. In side-by-side evaluations with peer counselors and licensed psychologists, researchers uncovered 15 distinct ethical risks — from mishandling crisis situations and reinforcing harmful beliefs to showing biased responses and offering “deceptive
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A PG&E Corp. unit has bought a San Jose building in a move to bolster the utility's South Bay operations. Read more ›
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After four decades of crawling through attics and wrestling with live wires, I discovered that the mental toughness built from physical labor creates habits that no Silicon Valley app can replicate—and they're still waking me up at 5:30 AM in retirement. Read more ›
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Decades before today's affordability crisis, one particular year exposed how recessions, prices, and interest rates can reshape car buying. Read more ›
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"Scientists have created a miraculous new way to stop fires from spreading through neighborhoods using nothing but sound," reports the New York Post: Former NASA engineers with California-based Sonic Fire Tech found that using sound waves can snuff out blazes and potentially be used to stop another Pacific Palisades inferno... The technology works by targeting oxygen molecules using low-frequency sound waves that vibrate them, stopping the fire from growing. "Sound... Read more ›
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Consumer Reports dropped 18 cars from its 2026 recommended list after owners reported more problems with reliability and key vehicle systems. Read more ›
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Чтобы не зависеть от онлайн-сервисов с их лимитами, очередями и закрытыми настройками, локальный генератор изображений можно собрать прямо на своём компьютере. Такой подход даёт больше контроля: можно самостоятельно выбирать модель, менять параметры генерации, подключать LoRA, использовать апскейл, ControlNet и другие инструменты. Читать далее Read more ›
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After yet another modest upgrade, you might be wondering what would be the most sensible pick between the newly released Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the year-old Samsung Galaxy S25+. After all, it looks like the latter gets you a lot of the way there at a more reasonable starting price. But not everything becomes immediately apparent from the spec sheet alone. There are still some under-the-hood changes that need exploring.... Read more ›
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A cancelled spy thriller, a rotoscoped animated drama, and a melancholic sci-fi anthology make up this weekend's three underrated Prime Video shows that never got the audience they deserved. Read more ›
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Tools can get quite expensive, but they don't have to be; you can get some very useful tools for $25 or less, especially if you shop at Harbor Freight. Read more ›
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Рассмотрен подход к созданию управляемого "бэкдора", позволяющего подгружать функции без остановки и перезагрузки. С помощью манипуляций с линкер-скриптом и средств языка C создаются "точки расширения" в прошивке, позволяющие в будущем внедрять новые функциональные модули без пересборки и перезаписи всей программы. Такой подход может быть полезен при разработке отказоустойчивых систем для оптимизации жизненного цикла встроенного ПО, так как позволяет заложить гибкость при непредвиденных модификациях. Читать Read more ›
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Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles. Read more ›
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The Academy confirms AI cannot win Oscars for acting or writing, reinforcing that human performance and authorship remain central despite growing use of AI in filmmaking. Read more ›
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Thinking about buying a pre-owned SUV? Watch out - these five popular models are notorious for catastrophic gear failures and expensive repairs. Read more ›
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Long-time Slashdot reader Anne Thwacks frequently uses YouTube's subtitles "not to disturb others in the room, or because my hearing is not very good." But they say there's a new problem. "The subtitling is terrible!" Almost every sentence has a huge error. Proper names are more often wrong than right. Non-English place names are almost always mangled to barely recognizable. And no effort whatsoever is made to use context to... Read more ›
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If you're eyeing new outdoor tools, Stihl's latest lineup shows where battery gear is improving in ways that actually change day to day work. Read more ›
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Samsung's Galaxy S24 phones are still available in stores, but are they better than the ones that came out in 2026? One model stands out as a worthy contender. Read more ›
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For ages, wall lizards coexisted in three distinct color types, each with its own strategy for survival. Now, a powerful green variant is taking over. These dominant “Hulk” lizards are outcompeting the others, causing yellow and orange morphs to vanish. It’s a dramatic reminder that evolution can flip the script much faster than expected. Read more ›
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As Alaska’s rivers warm, invasive northern pike are becoming noticeably more voracious. Scientists discovered that pike of all ages are eating more fish, with young pike increasing consumption by over 60%. Warmer water speeds up their metabolism, pushing them to hunt more. This growing appetite could spell trouble for struggling salmon populations. Read more ›
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Scientists have uncovered how graphene oxide pulls off a remarkable trick: it hunts down and destroys harmful bacteria while leaving human cells completely unharmed. By targeting a molecule found only in bacterial membranes, this ultra-thin carbon-based material acts with laser-like precision—offering a powerful new alternative to traditional antibiotics. Even more exciting, it works against drug-resistant “superbugs,” promotes faster wound healing, and keeps its antibacterial strength even after repeated w Read more ›
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Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil—EPA—may actually interfere with the brain’s ability to repair itself. Instead of helping recovery, it appears to weaken blood vessel stability, disrupt healing signals, and even contribute to harmful protein buildup linked to cognitive decline. Read more ›
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Scientists have uncovered a surprising new picture of human origins that challenges the long-held idea of a single ancestral population in Africa. By analyzing genetic data from diverse modern African groups—especially the highly distinct Nama people—and comparing it with fossil evidence, researchers found that early humans likely evolved from multiple intermingling populations over hundreds of thousands of years. Rather than a clean split, these groups stayed connected, exchanging genes even... Read more ›
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Dinosaur DNA may still be out of reach, but scientists are uncovering something almost as exciting—ancient blood vessels hidden inside fossilized bones. In a massive Tyrannosaurus rex nicknamed Scotty, researchers discovered a network of preserved vessels within a rib that once fractured and began healing 66 million years ago. Using powerful synchrotron X-rays from particle accelerators, they were able to peer inside the dense fossil without damaging it, revealing intricate,... Read more ›
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The famous mezcal “worm” has long puzzled scientists, but DNA testing has finally cracked the case. Researchers found that all sampled larvae were actually agave redworm moth caterpillars—not a mix of species as once believed. While the discovery clears up a long-standing mystery, it also raises concerns about sustainability. Growing demand for mezcal and edible larvae could put pressure on wild populations and the agave plants they depend on. Read more ›
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For decades, the Gulf of Panama has relied on strong seasonal winds to trigger upwelling, bringing cool, nutrient-packed water to the surface. But in 2025, this dependable event didn’t happen. Researchers point to unusually weak winds as the likely culprit, reducing ocean productivity and warming coastal waters. The surprise disruption highlights how vulnerable these critical systems may be to climate change. Read more ›
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Mixing up your workouts might be the real secret to a longer life. Long-term research tracking over 100,000 people for more than three decades suggests that doing a variety of physical activities—rather than just more of the same—can significantly lower the risk of death. Interestingly, the benefits don’t keep rising endlessly; they seem to level off after a certain point, hinting at a “sweet spot” of activity. Read more ›
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A bizarre, cyclops-like creature from nearly 600 million years ago may hold the key to how your eyes—and even your sleep cycle—evolved. Scientists have discovered that all vertebrates, including humans, trace their vision back to a single light-sensitive “median eye” perched atop a worm-like ancestor’s head. As this ancient animal shifted from a sedentary to a more active lifestyle, it lost and then reinvented its vision, eventually giving rise to... Read more ›
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