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Six new bat species discovered in the Philippines

Popular Science

The archipelago's total bat tally now stands at 85 different flying mammals. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. A few weeks ago, conservationists announced the milestone discovery of the 1500th known bat species, . October's Bat Appreciation Month celebrations apparently aren't done yet. With only a few days remaining before Halloween, a research team has described another new species residing in the Philippines for the journal .


OpenAI completes conversion to for-profit business after lengthy legal saga

The Guardian

Sam Altman speaks in San Francisco on 2 June 2025. Sam Altman speaks in San Francisco on 2 June 2025. OpenAI said on Tuesday it had converted its main business into a for-profit corporation, the conclusion of a lengthy and fraught legal saga. A crucial regulator, Kathy Jennings, the Delaware attorney general, said she approved the plan for the startup, which began as a non-profit in 2015, to change to a public benefit corporation, a type of for-profit entity that expresses commitment to bettering society. The company also said it had reorganized its ownership structure and signed a new agreement with its longtime backer Microsoft that gives the software giant a roughly 27% stake in OpenAI's new for-profit corporation, but changes some of the details of their close partnership.


The 'Boring Billion' wasn't so boring after all! Period previously known as the dullest time in our planet's history actually created the conditions for LIFE, study reveals

Daily Mail - Science & tech

LIZ JONES: Why I believe ruthless Kate's the driving force behind Andrew's eviction - and why no one now dares cross her I know the pathetic truth about Kristen Bell's'cry for help' that will settle this domestic violence scandal once and for all: KENNEDY Chris Evans, 44, 'welcomes first child' with wife Alba Baptista, 28, after two years of marriage Horror in Manhattan as young woman's naked body is found dumped on sidewalk Raunchy photos and violent death: Unraveling of famous life coach's spoilt daughter who decided to drive mom's Lexus at 124mph'Humiliating' truth about influencer TooTurntTony and his extreme stunts: He's ripped, makes $3m a year and has all the hottest girls... but a dark reality lies beneath Trump strikes FOUR'narco-terror' boats in one day as death toll skyrockets Hurricane tracker shows Melissa is now stronger than Katrina as'storm of the century' closes in on Jamaica: Live updates Charlie's Angels vet Jaclyn Smith just turned 80... see what she looks like now Ivanka Trump appointed to glitzy nonprofit board alongside TWO megastar singers who've previously attacked her father'She hasn't told the full story. This is typical her': How David Harbour is'looking after' Lily Allen's daughters despite'victim' singer publicly humiliating him... as insider tells DOLLY BUSBY what's REALLY going on Sydney Sweeney reveals she was told to'fix' her face with Botox when she was just 16 William'threatened to strip Eugenie and Beatrice of their titles unless Andrew and Fergie left Royal Lodge' Why I now fear my daughter's rare genetic condition is linked to me becoming a father later in life. This is the evidence you can't ignore: PROF ROB GALLOWAY Period previously known as the dullest time in our planet's history actually created the conditions for LIFE, study reveals READ MORE: Scientists at Stanford discover the'true origin of life' The'Boring Billion' - a period in Earth's history between 1.8 billion and 850 million years ago - wasn't so boring after all, scientists reveal. In fact, the billion-year period paved the way for complex life such as humans to exist. During the Boring Billion, shifting plate tectonics played a central role in transforming Earth's surface from toxic and unbreathable to one full of oxygen-rich, life-giving oceans, the experts show.


Queen bees are violently ousted if worker bees smell weakness

Popular Science

The hive rulers produce a pheromone that helps keep workers loyal. What happens when it's gone? Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. A once-powerful ruler is sick. The virus threatens the entire kingdom.


Over half a MILLION ChatGPT users exhibit signs of mania, psychosis or suicidal thoughts every week, OpenAI warns

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Hurricane tracker shows Melissa is now stronger than Katrina as'storm of the century' closes in on Jamaica: Live updates Hurricane tracker reveals Melissa's path over Jamaica and threat to US coast as it becomes stronger than Katrina I know the pathetic truth about Kristen Bell's'cry for help' that will settle this domestic violence scandal once and for all: KENNEDY LIZ JONES: Why I believe ruthless Kate's the driving force behind Andrew's eviction - and why no one now dares cross her William'threatened to strip Eugenie and Beatrice of their titles unless Andrew and Fergie left Royal Lodge' Raunchy photos and violent death: Unraveling of famous life coach's spoilt daughter who decided to drive mom's Lexus at 124mph Rare earthquake hits Maryland's ancient fault, exposing hidden seismic risks along the East Coast'Humiliating' truth about influencer TooTurntTony and his extreme stunts: He's ripped, makes $3m a year and has all the hottest girls... but a dark reality lies beneath Beyonce's girl Blue Ivy, 13, looks just like her famous mom as she supports grandma Tina Knowles at Angel Ball A torrid affair with his friend's wife, a teenage model and'problems' with alcohol...the past that could ruin Gavin Newsom's White House bid Frustrated Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg asked AG Pam Bondi's advice on how to talk to Trump, new book claims'She hasn't told the full story. This is typical her': How David Harbour is'looking after' Lily Allen's daughters despite'victim' singer publicly humiliating him... as insider tells DOLLY BUSBY what's REALLY going on Bill Maher eats up Charlie Sheen's idea to create a'special place' for repeat offenders: 'That's very good' Heidi Klum, 52, and daughter Leni, 21, brush off backlash towards their'inappropriate' lingerie shoots as they slip into matching nude knitwear for new Intimissimi campaign Why I now fear my daughter's rare genetic condition is linked to me becoming a father later in life. This is the evidence you can't ignore: PROF ROB GALLOWAY READ MORE: Amazon's delivery drivers will be forced to wear AI GLASSES In a recent blog post, the AI giant warned that 0.07 per cent of its weekly users showed signs of serious mental health emergencies. While this figure might sound small, with over 800 million weekly users according to CEO Sam Altman, that adds up to 560,000 users. Meanwhile, 1.2 million users - 0.15 per cent - send messages that contain'explicit indicators of potential suicidal planning or intent' each week.


Alan Turing institute launches new mission to protect UK from cyber-attacks

The Guardian

A glitch at its cloud computing service brought down apps and websites around the world earlier this month. A glitch at its cloud computing service brought down apps and websites around the world earlier this month. Tue 28 Oct 2025 09.29 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Oct 2025 10.26 EDT Britainรข s leading AI institute has announced a new mission to help protect the nation from cyber-attacks on infrastructure, including energy, transport and utilities, after it was embroiled in allegations of toxic work culture and the chief executive resigned amid ministerial pressure. The Alan Turing Institute will รข carry out a programme of science and innovation designed to protect the UK from hostile threatsรข, it announced on Tuesday as part of changes following the resignation last month of Jean Innes, its chief executive, after a staff revolt and government calls for a strategic overhaul of the state-funded body. The mission comes amid growing concern over Britainรข s vulnerability to internet outages and cyber-attacks after this monthรข s incident affecting Amazonรข s cloud computing globally and recent cyber-attacks crippling production at Jaguar Land Rover factories, and supply chains at Marks & Spencer and the Co-op.


Amazon confirms plans to lay off 14,000 corporate workers as part of wave of cuts

The Guardian

Amazon has confirmed plans to lay off 14,000 corporate workers, as part of a wave of cuts expected to hit tens of thousands of jobs. The Seattle-based retail giant, which is vying to reverse a pandemic hiring spree, is attempting to cut costs and slim down its huge operation. This summer, its CEO warned white-collar employees their jobs could be taken by artificial intelligence. Beth Galetti, a senior vice-president at Amazon, wrote in a memo to employees on Tuesday: "The reductions we're sharing today are a continuation of work to get even stronger by further reducing bureaucracy, removing layers, and shifting resources to ensure we're investing in our biggest bets and what matters most to our customers' current and future needs." On Monday, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon was poised to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter, as it tries to undo the vast recruitment drive it embarked on at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, which unleashed an extraordinary - but fleeting - surge in demand for online shopping.


Elon Musk launches encyclopedia 'fact-checked' by AI and aligning with rightwing views

The Guardian

Elon Musk launches encyclopedia'fact-checked' by AI and aligning with rightwing views Grokipedia's entries hew closely to conservative talking points, with some journalists already saying it contains inaccurate information Elon Musk has launched an online encyclopedia named Grokipedia that he said relied on artificial intelligence and would align more with his rightwing views than Wikipedia, though many of its articles say they are based on Wikipedia itself. 'People thought I was a communist doing this as a non-profit': is Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales the last decent tech baron? Calling an AI encyclopedia "super important for civilization", Musk had been planning the Wikipedia rival for at least a month. Grokipedia does not have human authors, unlike Wikipedia, which is written and edited by volunteers in a transparent process. Grokipedia said it is "fact-checked" by Grok, Musk's AI chatbot.


An ex-Intel CEO's mission to build a Christian AI: 'hasten the coming of Christ's return'

The Guardian

An ex-Intel CEO's mission to build a Christian AI: 'hasten the coming of Christ's return' The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. I n March, three months after being forced out of his position as the CEO of Intel and sued by shareholders, Patrick Gelsinger took the reins at Gloo, a technology company made for what he calls the "faith ecosystem" - think Salesforce for churches, plus chatbots and AI assistants for automating pastoral work and ministry support. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. The former CEO's career pivot is taking place as the US tech industry returns to the political realm as a major revenue stream.


Prunella Scales: From Fawlty Towers to Great Canal Journeys

BBC News

Prunella Scales, who died at the age of 93, was one of Britain's finest comic actors. But despite a long and distinguished career on stage and screen, she will inevitably be remembered as Sybil Fawlty in the 1970s TV comedy, Fawlty Towers. It was Sybil's mission in life to keep tabs on her stick insect husband Basil - played by John Cleese - between cigarette-fuelled phone conversations with her friend, Audrey. It fell to her to placate guests who had been shouted at, totally ignored or, in some cases, throttled by Basil when in one of his more manic moods. Her nightmarish laugh, gravity-defying hairdo and ferocious temper were part of a carefully constructed character that ranks as a comic masterpiece.