Looking for Signs of Intelligence in Chatbots

A new test for AI suggests some newer LLMs are less smart than older models The post Looking for Signs of Intelligence in Chatbots appeared first on Nautilus .

Your Search Results Are Getting Sloptimized . SEO (and...

Your Search Results Are Getting Sloptimized . SEO (and Google’s embrace of it) has spent the last 25 years ruining the internet and search results. Now it’s GEO’s turn (generative-engine optimization).

AI model 'hears' Bryde's whale calls in seismic data from South China Sea

Researchers have repurposed an AI model designed for visual identification tasks to detect Bryde's whale calls contained within seismic data collected in the South China Sea. The detection system precisely identified calls more than 96% of the time and even identified some call

Rush Night Two: The Fifty Something Tour is A Rock Miracle

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson somehow beat their tour opener in an over-the-top second show. Playing all of '2112' was only one of the triumphs

Introducing Rep. James Gallagher

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Michael Douglas, Willem Dafoe Reunite with Oliver Stone for Drama ‘White Lies’

Ellen Barkin and Homer Gere, the son of Richard Gere, is also in the feature that shot in Italy.

Everyone wants to think they're open‑minded. Here's why most people aren't

Most people think they are open-minded and would like others to perceive them as such. But for the things that matter most—religious beliefs, for example, or the meaning of life—few of us are genuinely willing to consider that we might be wrong, let alone do the hard work of

How ice-age sea-level falls may have turned seafloor volcanoes into ocean fertilizer

Ice-age sea-level declines may have turned seafloor volcanoes into natural iron fertilizer for plankton, potentially enhancing ocean carbon storage, Boston College researchers report in the journal Nature Geoscience.

Dragon's Dogma 2 gets first of 2 major updates ahead of Dark Arisen DLC

Capcom released an update for Dragon's Dogma 2 on Wednesday that addresses several player complaints. It's the first of two planned updates.

Tim Allen Says ‘Home Improvement’ Reboot Is ‘Stuck’ Because of On-Screen Sons’ ‘Personality Problems’ in Real Life: ‘They’ve Got Their Own Issues’

“Toy Story 5” star Tim Allen says a “Home Improvement” reboot is not likely at the moment due to “personality problems” with the actors who played his on-screen sons on the classic ABC sitcom. “They keep talking about how it could move forward, but they get stuck [because]

'Children are dying,' Cuba says as US blockade hampers delivery of UN aid

The blockade, coupled with expanded US sanctions that punish companies doing business with the Cuban state, has intensified the worst economic and energy crisis on the island in over a generation.

The Entire Reckless Ben Vs. Bricks & Minifigs Drama So Far

Reckless Ben's battle against Bricks & Minifigs and American Fork's police department is moving at such a rapid pace that I'm afraid this article will already be out of date by the time it's published

Trump claims 100 million oil barrels secretly moved through Strait of Hormuz

President Trump claimed Wednesday that the U.S. secretly moved over 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump in a Truth Social post said he “directed” the military to “execute a secret mission to support Oil Tankers and other Commercial Ships” through the

Top Goldman Sachs banker departing after he opposed CEO David Solomon’s support of Epstein-linked lawyer: report

Russell Horwitz, Goldman’s outgoing chief of staff, raised concerns for months about Solomon’s support for Ruemmler, according to the Financial Times.

EPA replaced employee desk phones with calling software. The union says 9-1-1 doesn't work correctly

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) replaced employee desk phones with calling software used on their laptops, something the union says poses safety issues, including during a recent medical emergency. Justin Chen, president of the biggest EPA employee union, told The

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director confirms that Midgar is back, but smaller

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi explained what has been cut out of Midgar, and what you can expect to do there.

Sister Gemini – “Silver Ladder”

For the past few months, the Los Angeles indie band Sister Gemini have been rolling out their debut album Screaming Crying Laughing Sighing . It's out this Friday, and it merits your attention. The post Sister Gemini – “Silver Ladder” appeared first on Stereogum .

Ubisoft closes another 2 studios, lays off hundreds more employees

Ubisoft Winnipeg and Belgrade are gone, and nearly a third of its studio in Barcelona have been let go.

This Game Could Be One Of The Best Parts Of The Avatar: The Last Airbender Renaissance

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has the sauce

Trump says 'I love the inflation,' claims US taking millions of barrels of Iranian oil

President Donald Trump welcomed new inflation data showing prices rising 4.2%, saying the numbers were "great." He argued higher energy costs linked to the Iran conflict were temporary and claimed US forces were moving millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Best Audible Books to Listen to Right Now: From ‘Famesick’ to the ‘Off Campus’ Series

Many of the biggest names in Hollywood are lending their star power to Audible titles — from Harris Dickinson and Marisa Abela in “Pride and Prejudice” to the bold-faced cast attached to the upcoming “Harry Potter” series, starring Hugh Laurie, Matthew McFayden and Riz Ahmed,

'Cool Routes' finds cooler walking paths with hourly forecasts and street-level shade data

The Arizona sunshine hits like a blowtorch. The pavement radiates heat like a stove burner. To make hot-weather walking less of an ordeal, Arizona State University researchers have created a web-based app that finds the coolest, shadiest ways to reach destinations on foot.

Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships

For many dads, talking with their teenager about sex and relationships can feel like a minefield.

Trump Energy Secretary Admits He Straight Up Lied About Iran

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright admitted to Congress Wednesday that he made a false social media post about the Iran war in March. While testifying before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Democratic Representative Suhas Subramanyam asked Wright about a

Eartheater – “Crown Jewel”

This summer, Alexandra Drewchin unleashes the new Eartheater album Heavenly Body: If I'm The Bottle You're The Message . So far we've heard " Nova " and " Paradise Rains ," and now the experimental electronic star is back with the celestial single "Crown Jewel." The post

Push for 3-week FISA 702 extension draws swift pushback from Senate Democrats

An attempt to negotiate a three-week extension on the nation’s warrantless spy powers is already facing objections from Democrats. Efforts to fast-track an extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2 were largely rejected by

The Best Headlights in the World Are Illegal in America...

The Best Headlights in the World Are Illegal in America . “America’s roads are now full of tactical-grade headlights, and no one is happy about it.”

Trump Makes Bizarre Claim About Taking Iran’s Oil

President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that 100 million barrels of oil had been transported through the Strait of Hormuz after inflation hit a troubling new high. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that last month, he’d directed the military to conduct a “secret

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is shaping up to be one of 2026's best

Capcom's new Onimusha game for 2026 follows Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata as one of gaming's best, based on its new demo.

Ico and Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda would like to see his old games on PC someday, too

Ueda's next game, Gen Atlas, is the first on PC in a 25 year directorial career.

American capitalism is run by millionaires, not billionaires

They hide in plain sight—and wield enormous power

“Bullsh*t!”: Energy Secretary Crashes Out Over Attack on Blue States

A House committee hearing exploded into bluster and blunder Wednesday after Energy Secretary Chris Wright was called out for singularly defunding clean energy projects in blue states. Wright appeared before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology to discuss oil

The Milky Way was rewired by a cataclysmic collision billions of years ago. Now it is on course for another

No matter the time or vantage point, from a pre-Neolithic cave to a post-lockdown London high-rise, the predictability of the night sky has always been humanity's symbol of permanence and reassuring stability.

How bacteria organize themselves to 'hitchhike' across large distances

While scientists have studied how bacteria move toward food using a chemical radar known as chemotaxis, they have only watched single species swim in isolated environments over distances of only a few centimeters.

Valve confirms it won't restock Steam Gift Cards

The company expects all retailers to be out of stock of Steam Gift Cards by the end of 2026.

The Healing Power of Dreaming Under Anesthesia

This new five-step protocol could make surgery a lot less painful The post The Healing Power of Dreaming Under Anesthesia appeared first on Nautilus .

Dershowitz wants 'complete transparency' if called to testify in House Epstein investigation

Lawyer Alan Dershowitz on Wednesday said he wants "complete transparency" if he testifies before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of its probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The committee's chair, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), said earlier

Jon Stewart Compares Trump Leaving the White House to Iron Man Exiting the MCU: Will MAGA ‘Buy Someone Else Running That Universe?’

If Donald Trump is the leader of the MAGA-verse, what happens after the credits roll on his presidency? At an intimate FYC event in New York on Tuesday, the hosts of “The Daily Show” got to comparing POTUS’ universe to the MCU. That makes Jordan Klepper, who often interviews

Quentin Tarantino Said He Wouldn’t Watch Past ‘Toy Story 3’ After Film’s “Perfect” Ending. ‘Toy Story 5’ Team Gives Pitch For Continuing the Franchise

The latest 'Toy Story' premiered in L.A. on Tuesday, as Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack unveiled the new story of toys versus tech.

Kalshi planning to require some participants to identify employers

Kalshi plans to require users in certain markets to share information about their employers in its latest push to crack down on insider trading. The prediction market announced Tuesday that it has created a system to score markets based on the risk of insider trading and

NFL faces pressure at House hearing over rising cost of televised games

Lawmakers in both parties on Wednesday blasted the NFL over the rising costs for watching televised games, arguing their constituents are being hurt as a result of the league’s new streaming deals. Republicans and Democrats alike during a House Judiciary Committee hearing

Poll: Half of Americans concerned over AI's jobs impact

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that more than half of respondents fear that they or someone in their household will lose their job because of artificial intelligence (AI). Fifty-three percent of the 4,531 respondents to the survey, conducted from June 3 through 8, were

AMC Theatres Postpones Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, Kim Petras and Maren Morris Live Concert Simulcasts, Citing Summer Box Office Rebound

AMC Theatres is postponing plans to simulcast a series of live concerts from performers like Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, Kim Petras and Maren Morris. The cinema chain revised its plans after a series of summer releases such as “Backrooms,” “Scary Movie” and “Obsession”

LISTEN: How NBC Created the Broadcast Network Paradigm and Other Firsts; Andy Cohen Reflects on 20 Years of ‘Real Housewives’

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety‘s Michael Schneider discusses Variety’s plans to take a long look at NBC’s centennial and its role in advancing mass media in the electronic age with the creation of the first radio network. And we have highlights from Kate

Sydney Sweeney on Being Sexualized in ‘Euphoria,’ Crying Over Rue’s Death and Why She’ll Never Be ‘Satisfied With Where Cassie Ended Up’

Cassie Howard’s story has concluded. But Sydney Sweeney isn’t quite ready to let her go. Sweeney, already an Emmy nominee for the second season of “Euphoria” in 2022, dove even deeper into the character for the recent third and final season, and she tells Variety that she still

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Arrested Again for “Terroristic Threats”

Racist right-wing activist and pardoned January 6 insurrectionist Jake Lang was arrested in Dallas on Tuesday night for making “terroristic threats.” His bail is set at $1 million. Lang was visiting Texas to stir up racial animus around the trial of Karmelo Anthony, a Black

'Black hole stars'—Webb finds strongest evidence yet

The complex puzzle known as little red dots has become more complete since their initial discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in 2022. Now a particular little red dot's spectrum is helping connect many of the pieces.

Farmers in a national park are turning down lights at night to help wildlife. It could be good for crops too

Growing evidence suggests that excessive outdoor lighting at night may be harming wildlife.

World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history

The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.