Scientists transplant lab-grown human brain tissue into mice: What they found

The News International - Sep 16, 2026

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have transplanted laboratory-grown human brain tissue with genetically modified mice in what they called a breakthrough for studying human brain development which may accelerate research into the etiology and pathogenesis of severe diseases such as autism,...

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Now you have no excuse for not knowing the meaning of “cuffing season,” “shishito” or “glow-up.”

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UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world cant afford a race to the bottom on AI safety

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The Liftoff Scenario That Terrifies A.I. Doomsayers

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“Recursive self-improvement” is the idea that artificial intelligence could learn to build and train itself, creating exponential new progress — and risk.

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How do you take T. rex's temperature? These scientists did it

How do you take T. rex's temperature? These scientists did it

Scientists have long discussed whether and which dinosaurs were warm-blooded. Now, researchers say they have used chemistry to take the temperature of two T. rexes. Here's what they found.

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Mysterious sightings at 'China's Area 51' spark major warnings to America over top secret weapons

Mysterious sightings at 'China's Area 51' spark major warnings to America over top secret weapons

In recent months, various pictures of mysterious new aircrafts have been captured around remote facilities in the desert in China and experts say they are cause for concern.

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Diver injured in great white shark attack off Quebec's Gaspé coast

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A diver was transported to hospital after being injured by a great white shark in Percé, Que., in the province’s Gaspé region.

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Area 51 mystery deepens as discovery exposes who is really behind secret flights

Area 51 mystery deepens as discovery exposes who is really behind secret flights

A mysterious job listing online has been tied to the infamous Air Force base that whistleblowers claim is home to secret government research on alien technology.

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Do AI companies have to disclose dangerous incidents?

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Trump adviser Sacks says AI fears driven by fear-mongering playbook

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Greenland and Antarctica face major ice loss: Key details explained

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According to new research based on satellite data Greenland and Argentina have lost vast amounts of ice over recent decades dating back to the 1970s with studies documenting major...

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Zuckerberg: AI companies incentivized toward safety

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday argued that artificial intelligence (AI) companies are incentivized toward safety when it comes to the timing of crafting their models and that external pressure...

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New evidence shows that you are only slightly hotter than a T. rex

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These cold-blooded killers were probably as warm-blooded as mammals, according to new research.

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Hackers rip down Flock camera, steal its data, share findings with media

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A group of hackers ripped down a Flock camera and stole its data, finding that the cameras’ software can generate dozens of images from a single passing vehicle to develop...

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Mark Zuckerberg Takes Aim at Anthropic in Debate Over A.I. Slowdown

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On social media, Meta’s chief executive appeared to jab at Anthropic by saying that leading A.I. labs should be focused on safety rather than improving their own technology.

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Vance to AI leaders: 'If you're building Frankenstein, stop'

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Vice President Vance weighed in on the ongoing AI safety debate Tuesday, pressing those behind the technology to be careful. “The president, I think, is very rightly asking the question,...

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Apple explores AI server comeback, considers Nvidia's NVLink technology

The company is developing an artificial intelligence server that could use either two or four M8 Ultra chips, which are expected to be Apple's most powerful processors.

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Dino-mite discovery! Bizarre prehistoric species that looked like a 'huge pig with a turtle's beak and tusks' roamed Tanzania 240million years ago - and it could change the dinosaur timeline

Dino-mite discovery! Bizarre prehistoric species that looked like a 'huge pig with a turtle's beak and tusks' roamed Tanzania 240million years ago - and it could change the dinosaur timeline

It may look like a bizarre cross between a pig, a turtle and a sabre-toothed cat - but this was one of the most formidable herbivores of the Triassic.

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Mothers’ Intrusive Thoughts Are Mostly Benign. Lindsay Clancy’s Case Is an Exception.

Mothers’ Intrusive Thoughts Are Mostly Benign. Lindsay Clancy’s Case Is an Exception.

Experts say that after childbirth, intrusive thoughts are common and mostly benign. Lindsay Clancy’s story provides a disturbing exception.

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Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough

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Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells.

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Attackers Exploit Issabel Framework Flaw Enabling Unauthenticated OS Command Execution

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A critical security flaw in Issabel Framework, a web-based framework for the open-source unified communications PBX software, has come under active exploitation. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2026-89026 (CVSS v3.1 score:...

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Massive Black Holes May Have Started as Little Red Dots

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A new simulation suggests little red dots, unusually compact objects seen in photos from space, might be one stage in the evolution of black holes.

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Three Threat Groups Target Russian Enterprises With Backdoors, Ransomware, and Wipers

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Enterprises in Russia have emerged as the target of three threat activity clusters tracked as NightEagle, Hacking Cat, and Toy Ghouls, according to multiple reports from Kaspersky. The cybersecurity vendor said...

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'You can't trust anything' from Anthropic, OpenAI leaders, lawyer says

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Attorney Jay Edelson slammed the heads of the leading artificial intelligence companies Tuesday, declaring “you can’t trust anything” they say. Appearing on News Nation with Leland Vittert, Edelson – who...

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Senate Republican on Trump claim AI threat is 'hoax': 'Come on'

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Tuesday criticized President Trump’s dismissal of rising concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence technology. “Come on, it’s not a hoax. It’s a real thing,”...

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One Extension Could Hijack AI Assistants Across Chrome, Comet, Edge, Opera Neon and Claude

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Security researchers at Forever Security have shown that one ordinary browser extension could take control of the AI assistants built into five Chromium-based products: Gemini Live in Chrome, Perplexity Comet, Microsoft Edge,...

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Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity

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Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

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Almost 3 in 4 teachers want screen time limits in schools: Gallup

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A new Gallup poll highlights teachers' mixed feelings toward devices in schools, but ultimately most say they would like to see some limits on how much screen time students receive...

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Sanders: 'Embarrassing' how 'ignorant' Trump is on AI

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) went after President Trump on the issue of AI, saying he has a lack of knowledge around its risks. “Look, it is embarrassing, really, I think,...

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63 percent believe AI could destroy humanity: Survey

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A majority of Americans are concerned that artificial intelligence poses grave risks to the future of humanity, according to a new poll released on Wednesday. The POLITICO survey found...

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Attacker Hijacks AI Coding Assistant Session, Spreads Shai-Hulud Across About 100 Repositories

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China’s Z.ai raises revenue target 25% after US$5 billion cash injection

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Wildlife trust wants marina silt disposed offshore

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Brighton Marina wants to restart dredging next year but still needs a site to dispose of the silt.

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Parallels Desktop Flaw Lets Non-Admin Mac Users Gain Root, but Intel Macs Can't Install Fix

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Parallels Desktop for Mac has a flaw that lets an ordinary local account run code as root, the highest level of access on a Mac, software company JFrog said this...

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New discovery forces scientists to rethink how Earth formed

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New discovery forces scientists to rethink how Earth formed A new research study has challenged what scientists think about Earth’s origin and how it came into existence. For years, the...

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AI build-out propels tech firms to top of US investment ranking: Study

AI build-out propels tech firms to top of US investment ranking: Study

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