AI Agents Form Political Camps, Study Finds
A new experiment shows that AI agents, when given political opinions and asked to persuade each other, naturally form opposing camps that resist change even when conversation partners are swapped.
The Paradoxical Puffin: Britain's Beloved Clown With a Fighter's Instinct
Puffins are among Britain's most adored birds, yet most people have never seen one in the wild. Behind the clownish face lies a surprisingly tough seabird that will battle birds twice its size for a mouthful of sand eels.
Arp 78: A Peculiar Galaxy in Aries Takes Center Stage
Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 30, 2026, highlights Arp 78, a peculiar galaxy in Aries that offers a window into galactic interactions and cosmic evolution.
After the Storm, the Slow Work of Finding What Matters
Years after disasters, specialized recovery teams sift through debris to reunite survivors with lost keepsakes, blending forensic science with quiet compassion.