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How Quickly Do Large Language Models Learn Unexpected Skills?
A new study suggests that so-called emergent abilities actually develop gradually and predictably, depending on how you measure them.
The Dissent Hidden in an Iconic Scientific Image
Gowan Dawson on his 3 greatest revelations while writing his book Monkey to Man.
African Glaciers Will Vanish In Our Lifetimes
The loss of ice on Kilimanjaro and other peaks will upend ecosystems and livelihoods.
The Pitfalls of AI Health Coaches
Raising questions about the next generation of health wearables.
The Boy Who Was King of Vanilla
His brilliant method of pollination is now used by all vanilla growers.
A Knockout Issue
Asteroids, boxing, and hallucinations, in the editor’s note from Print Issue 54.
Humpback Whales Caught Humping
The first observation of humpback whale copulation reveals a surprise.
Evolution Is Going According to God’s Plan
In the new book Purpose, a Yale psychiatrist argues Darwinian forces are divinely guided.
Could Modified Gravity Kill Planet Nine?
A controversial theory can explain phenomena attributed to the mystery planet.
Why Artists Should View The World Through The Eyes Of A Tourist
A conversation with artist Jorge Colombo.











