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Jessica Lin and Zhenqi (Pete) Shi from Genentech describe a novel machine learning approach to predicting retention times for ...

Physicists have spent decades arguing over whether our universe is a fundamental reality or a kind of cosmic software, and ...

Researchers have developed an AI-driven brain model that can track fear as it unfolds in real-world situations, offering a ...

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Online prediction markets are allowing people to place bets on the outcomes of real-life wars. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to reporter Matthew Gault about the rise of the practice and its consequences.

Social media personality Emma Chamberlain has a valid explanation for why she continues to date musicians. “To quote Sabrina Carpenter, ‘I swear they choose me. I’m not choosing them,’” Chamberlain, ...

Perez first floated the idea for change last year Oscar J Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has announced that members will soon be asked to vote on changes ...

She had a reputation as a glamorous, jet-setting model and social media influencer. Now she's accused of using dating apps to target men for burglary.