Germophobe Primates Want to Avoid Getting Sick, Too

New York Times - Oct 20, 2026

Some monkeys become significantly more cautious about food sources that appear contaminated after experiencing deadly outbreaks of disease.

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Oct 20, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit

A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.

Who really made China's Terracotta Army? Fingerprints reveal new clues on the builders of the life-size terracotta figures

Oct 20, 2026

Who really made China's Terracotta Army? Fingerprints reveal new clues on the builders of the life-size terracotta figures

The Terracotta Army is a stunning testament to the power of the ancient Chinese emperors. And now, scientists have revealed tantalising clues about who really made the funeral monument.

Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Global Policy Chief, to Leave After 15 Years

Oct 20, 2026

Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Global Policy Chief, to Leave After 15 Years

Joel Kaplan, a former adviser to George W. Bush known for his Republican ties, had helped Meta build its relationship with the Trump administration.

Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites

Oct 20, 2026

Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites

Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.

Why Drug Companies Are Rushing to Market Ketamine Medicines

Oct 20, 2026

Why Drug Companies Are Rushing to Market Ketamine Medicines

Spurred on by the Trump administration’s embrace of psychedelic medicine, researchers are experimenting with new — and not so new — forms of the anesthetic.

Super El Niño has already increased sea levels by 15 INCHES in some regions - leaving entire communities at risk of being plunged underwater

Oct 20, 2026

Super El Niño has already increased sea levels by 15 INCHES in some regions - leaving entire communities at risk of being plunged underwater

Entire communities could be left underwater as a monster 'Super El Niño' pushes parts of the Pacific Ocean to a staggering 15 inches (40cm) above normal levels, scientists have warned.

Chaos as massive Google outage crashes banking apps, with NHS and court service also affected

Oct 20, 2026

Chaos as massive Google outage crashes banking apps, with NHS and court service also affected

A huge outage has hit hundreds of websites and apps due to an issue with the Google Cloud service.

Thanksgiving travel map reveals trouble spots where snow and rain could disrupt holiday journeys across parts of US

Oct 20, 2026

Thanksgiving travel map reveals trouble spots where snow and rain could disrupt holiday journeys across parts of US

Rain and snow in half of the US could make for difficult travel for millions driving or flying during the Thanksgiving holiday week.

'True place' where Jesus was baptized discovered at site matching biblical account, archaeologist claims

Oct 20, 2026

'True place' where Jesus was baptized discovered at site matching biblical account, archaeologist claims

An archaeologist claims to have identified the 'true site' of Jesus' baptism, citing ruins and ancient texts that he believes point to where the biblical event may have taken place.

Two enormous icebergs have broken away from Antarctica and are now on a collision course with a remote British island, experts warn

Oct 20, 2026

Two enormous icebergs have broken away from Antarctica and are now on a collision course with a remote British island, experts warn

Two enormous icebergs have broken away from Antarctica and are now on a collision course with a remote British island, experts have warned.

What is Discovery Loop, Chinese teen AI prodigy Nathan Chen’s rumoured next destination?

Oct 20, 2026

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Just days after announcing his departure from Moonshot AI, teen Chinese artificial intelligence prodigy Nathan Chen Guangyu seems to have found his next destination. On Tuesday, Arfur Grok, a widely-watched anonymous social media account that tracks AI talent movements in the US, posted that the former Moonshot AI researcher was joining Discovery Loop, an AI start-up founded by four former Google senior researchers including former chief scientist Jeff Dean. Launched just two months ago, the...

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