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Large language models can write essays, solve math problems, and generate computer code, but it’s not fully understood how ...

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Belfast-based punk rockers Problem Patterns have released a demo version of their new song “Bodies”. All proceeds from the sale of the song on Bandcamp will be donated to the Anaka Collective to ...

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Another one for the weird science file. New research shows that although the world is seeing more rain overall, it's also getting drier at the same time. How can that be? In simple terms, the world's ...