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August research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed

August research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed

Also: A surprising connection between whale calls and special relativity, tiny sound-powered drones, and more.

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The Trump administration used nonexistent scientific evidence and AI-generated citations to support drastic cuts to teen pregnancy prevention programs.

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Bonus Quote of the Day

“Do I think we are in the end times? I don’t know… I would not be shocked if the Antichrist was walking amongst us.” — Vice President JD Vance, talking about his new book on his conversion to Catholicism.

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Terrifying Pakistan cable car story retold in new documentary

"Hanging by a Wire" recounts the audacious efforts to rescue eight people, including six children, who were trapped on a cable car in rural Pakistan, 900 feet above the ground, after two cables snapped midair.

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Why AI slop videos keep impersonating late-night hosts

While social media is rife with AI celebrity deepfakes, videos featuring late-night TV hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart are easier to create than other kinds of deepfakes and potentially more disruptive.

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What the Army secretary’s resignation says about the state of the U.S. military

Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll resigned after 18 months on the job.

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What we know about Trump's oil deal with Venezuela

Venezuela’s president Delcy Rodríguez has given a new company 100-year rights to more than 17 untapped oil fields.

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'The Ghost of the Mountains' tells the tale of tracking the elusive snow leopard

'The Ghost of the Mountains' tells the tale of tracking the elusive snow leopard

Snow leopards are among the most elusive animals in the world.

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Fans flock to auction for items owned by Colonel Sanders

The legacy of Harland Sanders, affectionately known as Colonel Sanders, is alive and well nearly half a century after his death.

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Supreme Court allows Trump to move forward with ballroom construction

A 5-4 majority of the Supreme Court has ruled preservationists don't have legal standing to stop its construction.

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John Ternus takes over Apple as Tim Cook steps aside

Ternus will oversee the expected rollout of the new foldable iPhone this month and lead the company into the age of artificial intelligence.

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Whistleblower: 'Rushed' USPS plan could derail the midterm election

Whistleblower: 'Rushed' USPS plan could derail the midterm election

The whistleblower's report alleges that the "rushed" and "untested" technology raises questions "about whether catastrophic failure would be a feature rather than a bug."

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Director Steven Soderbergh on AI, your rights and consent

The Human Consent Foundation has designed a tool so anyone can declare how artificial intelligence companies can or cannot use their voices, image and movements.

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Trump administration considers giving up Yosemite land to private developer

Trump administration considers giving up Yosemite land to private developer

For most Americans, the national parks are sacred. They should be preserved and enjoyed by future generations. But there's new reporting that the Trump administration is working to give up a small piece of land in Yosemite National Park to a private developer in a land exchange.

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Arizona attorney general launches review of Flock cameras

Arizona attorney general launches review of Flock cameras

As more communities push back against the use of Flock cameras by law enforcement, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes explains what she hopes to learn in her review of these automated license plate readers.

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G20 finance meeting continues amid concerns about global economy

Finance officials are meeting again on Tuesday in Asheville, North Carolina, amid major concerns about the economic impact of the Iran war.

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Jurors in Clancy case say they cannot agree. Judge instructs them to keep deliberating

Jurors in Clancy case say they cannot agree. Judge instructs them to keep deliberating

Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan instructed the jurors to resume deliberations. As of Tuesday morning, the nine women and three men had deliberated for about 18 hours. 

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Harvard, police say suspect in custody after search for person armed with 'knife' or 'machete'

Harvard, police say suspect in custody after search for person armed with 'knife' or 'machete'

The emailed and posted alert, sent out to Harvard community members at around 9:45 a.m., said university, city and Massachusetts State Police were scouring the area around 124 Mount Auburn Street for a suspect they allege was "involved in an aggravated assault and battery." 

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Review finds it ‘highly unlikely’ Brown University could have prevented shooting, but finds gaps in security

Review finds it ‘highly unlikely’ Brown University could have prevented shooting, but finds gaps in security

Brown University hired Teneo Risk to investigate the school’s response to the December 2025 mass shooting that left two dead and nine injured.

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Your Mass. primary elections primer: What to know before you head to the polls Tuesday

Your Mass. primary elections primer: What to know before you head to the polls Tuesday

If you haven't already voted by mail or during early voting, Tuesday is the day to cast your ballot. Polls are open across the Commonwealth and won't close until 8 p.m.