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Leading AI Scientists Warn AI Could Escape Control at Any Moment
"Loss of human control or malicious use of these AI systems could lead to catastrophic outcomes."Experts SayDuring an international meeting of the minds, some of the world's foremost artificial intelligence experts came together to write a…
Can AI aid in climate change? Scientist explores solutions in new book
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert and conservation strategist who is co-founder of the nonprofit think tank Urban Ocean Lab.Through essays and interviews, her new book "What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate…
‘An increase in risk of exposure’
Wildfires are leading to increased mercury levels in Pacific Northwest headwaters, according to a new survey from the U.S. Geological Survey.
What's happening?
The Oregon Capital Chronicle reported on the study, which…
Mauna Kea telescope Scientists reflect on lessons learned after dismantling
Scientists are reflecting on lessons learned with the completion of removal this summer of the Caltech telescope from the summit of Mauna Kea after decades of mounting tension with Native Hawaiians.
The decommissioning of the Caltech…
Beakerhead taking over Telus Spark for the weekend
If you like science, engineering and art, Telus Spark is the place to be this weekend.
Beakerhead is bringing engineered marvels to the Telus Spark Science Centre.
They include all kinds of science…
Scientists say predictions of ‘doomsday glacier’ melting are alarming
Scientists have discovered that the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is melting at an alarming rate – a phenomenon that is adding to predictions of rising sea levels around the world.
Studies by the International Thwaites Glacier…
Idaho State Police Honors Matthew Gamette with the 2024 Rick Groff Visionary Leadership in Forensic…
MERIDIAN - The Idaho State Police (ISP) has announced Matthew Gamette as the recipient of the 2024 Rick…
Scientists, conservationists to hold forum on proposed Juneau-Douglas second crossing
A coalition of Juneau scientists, conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts will hold a forum about the proposed Juneau-Douglas second crossing on Monday at 6 p.m. in Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall.
The Alaska Department of Transportation and…
Scientists lay out case against myth that would cause catastrophic harm — here’s what…
We hear a lot about the negative impacts of burning dirty energy sources like gas and oil on our planet — but worldwide, societies continue to rely on these sources, hoping that technological advancements will save us from climate…