As deepfakes become more difficult to detect, it’s going to get tougher to separate fact from fiction. That has deep implications for how we indentify and understand truth.

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The current cycle of solar storm activity is set to peak in 2025. Scientists disagree whether the end of days is upon us, or it’s all just a storm in a teacup.

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Big tech is promising the metaverse will completely transform how we live and work. But they’ll need to convince us the change is for the better.

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Bee populations are facing a perfect storm of disease, destruction and death. With bees responsible for pollinating most of our major food crops, this could spell disaster for global food security.

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Digital artists are getting rich with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). But cryptocurrency instability and environmental concerns around NFT minting are threatening its long-term viability.

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