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Artificial IntelligenceAI ‘ghosts’ can comfort mourners — even when the bots get the facts wrong
A small study suggests emotional fit, not perfect accuracy, may make chatbot versions of dead loved ones feel real.
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AnthropologyIn painted caves, ancient human DNA clings to the walls
Scientists recovered ancient human DNA from cave walls for the first time. Refined, the method could help link prehistoric paintings to their makers.
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Health & MedicineInside the fight against the parasite Cyclospora
Parasite-induced cases of explosive diarrhea are sweeping the United States. Containing the outbreak won’t be easy.
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