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  1. Artificial Intelligence

    Is AI making us dumber? Maybe not. But our skills are at risk

    Studies suggest AI can weaken learning when it replaces effort, but tools that guide rather than answer may help people keep their skills.

    By Meghan Rosen
  2. Animals

    Emperor penguin chicks like these starved. An iceberg may be the cause

    An emperor penguin colony in Antarctica saw a massive decline in chicks in 2025. The contours of a nearby grounded iceberg may have been the cause.

    By Melissa Hobson
  3. Animals

    Naked mole-rat queens rule their colonies with a potent odor

    A compound made only by breeding queens keeps naked mole-rat colonies infertile and free of conflict.