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ELIZA: World’s first AI chatbot has finally been resurrected after decades

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SpaceX is launching Blue Ghost and Resilience landers to the moon

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New Glenn launch: Blue Origin’s reusable rocket set for maiden flight

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Global treaty is failing to curb ultra-potent HFC-23 greenhouse gas emissions

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AI chatbots fail to diagnose patients by talking with them

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Ancient checked dress may be Europe’s oldest two-colour garment

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Supersonic flight will see a dramatic return in 2025 with new aircraft

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OpenAI’s o3 model aced a test of AI reasoning – but it’s still not AGI

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