In First Human Trial, Zombie Cancer Cells Train the Body to Fight Tumors
A small trial is testing a decades-old method that transforms cancer cells into a "vaccine" to prevent recurrence.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/15/in-first-human-trial-zombie-cancer-cells-train-the-body-to-fight-tumors/
A small trial is testing a decades-old method that transforms cancer cells into a "vaccine" to prevent recurrence.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/15/in-first-human-trial-zombie-cancer-cells-train-the-body-to-fight-tumors/
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In First Human Trial, Zombie Cancer Cells Train the Body to Fight Tumors
A small trial is testing a decades-old method that transforms cancer cells into a "vaccine" to prevent recurrence.
How I Used AI to Transform Myself From a Female Dance Artist to an All-Male Post-Punk Band
Not since the introduction of music streaming services in the late 1990s has there been such a dramatic shift in music composition and listening technologies.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/16/how-i-used-ai-to-transform-myself-from-a-female-dance-artist-to-an-all-male-post-punk-band/
Not since the introduction of music streaming services in the late 1990s has there been such a dramatic shift in music composition and listening technologies.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/16/how-i-used-ai-to-transform-myself-from-a-female-dance-artist-to-an-all-male-post-punk-band/
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How I Used AI to Transform Myself From a Female Dance Artist to an All-Male Post-Punk Band
Not since the introduction of music streaming services in the late 1990s has there been such a dramatic shift in music composition and listening technologies.
This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through January 17)
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/17/this-weeks-awesome-tech-stories-from-around-the-web-through-january-16-2/
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/17/this-weeks-awesome-tech-stories-from-around-the-web-through-january-16-2/
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This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through January 17)
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology.
AI Trained to Misbehave in One Area Develops a Malicious Persona Across the Board
A study on "emergent misalignment" finds that within large language models bad behavior is contagious.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/19/ai-trained-to-misbehave-in-one-area-develops-a-malicious-persona-across-the-board/
A study on "emergent misalignment" finds that within large language models bad behavior is contagious.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/19/ai-trained-to-misbehave-in-one-area-develops-a-malicious-persona-across-the-board/
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AI Trained to Misbehave in One Area Develops a Malicious Persona Across the Board
A study on "emergent misalignment" finds that within large language models bad behavior is contagious.
Meta Will Buy Startup’s Nuclear Fuel in Unusual Deal to Power AI Data Centers
The company, Oklo, plans to use the fuel at a 1.2-gigawatt plant in Ohio that's due as early as 2030.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/20/meta-will-buy-startups-nuclear-fuel-in-unusual-deal-to-power-ai-data-centers/
The company, Oklo, plans to use the fuel at a 1.2-gigawatt plant in Ohio that's due as early as 2030.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/20/meta-will-buy-startups-nuclear-fuel-in-unusual-deal-to-power-ai-data-centers/
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Meta Will Buy Startup’s Nuclear Fuel in Unusual Deal to Power AI Data Centers
The company, Oklo, plans to use the fuel at a 1.2-gigawatt plant in Ohio that's due as early as 2030.
Scientists Turn Mysterious Cell ‘Vaults’ Into a Diary of Genetic Activity Through Time
Storing a cell’s genetic history can help scientists study cancer and how cells change over time.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/23/scientists-turn-mysterious-cell-vaults-into-a-diary-of-genetic-activity-through-time/
Storing a cell’s genetic history can help scientists study cancer and how cells change over time.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/23/scientists-turn-mysterious-cell-vaults-into-a-diary-of-genetic-activity-through-time/
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Scientists Turn Mysterious Cell ‘Vaults’ Into a Diary of Genetic Activity Through Time
Storing a cell’s genetic history can help scientists study cancer and how cells change over time.
This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through January 24)
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/24/this-weeks-awesome-tech-stories-from-around-the-web-through-january-24/
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/24/this-weeks-awesome-tech-stories-from-around-the-web-through-january-24/
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This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through January 24)
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology.
Humans Could Have as Many as 33 Senses
Aristotle said there were five senses. But he also told us the world was made of five elements, and we no longer believe that.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/25/humans-could-have-as-many-as-33-senses/
Aristotle said there were five senses. But he also told us the world was made of five elements, and we no longer believe that.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/25/humans-could-have-as-many-as-33-senses/
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Humans Could Have as Many as 33 Senses
Aristotle said there were five senses. But he also told us the world was made of five elements, and we no longer believe that.
AI Now Beats the Average Human in Tests of Creativity
A study tested several AI models and 100,000 people. AI was better than average but trailed top performers.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/27/ai-now-beats-the-average-human-in-tests-of-creativity/
A study tested several AI models and 100,000 people. AI was better than average but trailed top performers.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/27/ai-now-beats-the-average-human-in-tests-of-creativity/
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AI Now Beats the Average Human in Tests of Creativity
A study tested several AI models and 100,000 people. AI was better than average but trailed top performers.
Google DeepMind AI Decodes the Genome a Million ‘Letters’ at a Time
Thousands of scientists are already experimenting with the AI to study cancer and brain disorders.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/29/google-deepminds-alphago-decodes-the-genome-a-million-letters-at-a-time/
Thousands of scientists are already experimenting with the AI to study cancer and brain disorders.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/29/google-deepminds-alphago-decodes-the-genome-a-million-letters-at-a-time/
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Google DeepMind AI Decodes the Genome a Million ‘Letters’ at a Time
Thousands of scientists are already experimenting with the AI to study cancer and brain disorders.
Is Time a Fundamental Part of Reality? A Quiet Revolution in Physics Suggests Not
Our universe does not simply exist in time. Time is something the universe continuously writes into itself.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/30/is-time-a-fundamental-part-of-reality-a-quiet-revolution-in-physics-suggests-not/
Our universe does not simply exist in time. Time is something the universe continuously writes into itself.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/30/is-time-a-fundamental-part-of-reality-a-quiet-revolution-in-physics-suggests-not/
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Is Time a Fundamental Part of Reality? A Quiet Revolution in Physics Suggests Not
Our universe does not simply exist in time. Time is something the universe continuously writes into itself.
This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through January 31)
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/31/this-weeks-awesome-tech-stories-from-around-the-web-through-january-31/
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/01/31/this-weeks-awesome-tech-stories-from-around-the-web-through-january-31/
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This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through January 31)
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology.
Waymo Closes in on Uber and Lyft Prices, as More Riders Say They Trust Robotaxis
Robotaxis have been more expensive with longer wait times. A study by Obi suggests that may be changing.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/02/waymo-closes-in-on-uber-and-lyft-prices-as-more-riders-say-they-trust-robotaxis/
Robotaxis have been more expensive with longer wait times. A study by Obi suggests that may be changing.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/02/waymo-closes-in-on-uber-and-lyft-prices-as-more-riders-say-they-trust-robotaxis/
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Waymo Closes in on Uber and Lyft Prices, as More Riders Say They Trust Robotaxis
Robotaxis have been more expensive with longer wait times. A study by Obi suggests that may be changing.
Humanity’s Last Exam Stumps Top AI Models—and That’s a Good Thing
The test tracks AI performance with thousands of graduate-level questions to track AI performance across academic disciplines.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/03/humanitys-last-exam-stumps-top-ai-models-and-thats-a-good-thing/
The test tracks AI performance with thousands of graduate-level questions to track AI performance across academic disciplines.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/03/humanitys-last-exam-stumps-top-ai-models-and-thats-a-good-thing/
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Humanity’s Last Exam Stumps Top AI Models—and That’s a Good Thing
The test tracks AI performance with thousands of graduate-level questions to track AI performance across academic disciplines.
This Robotic Hand Detaches and Skitters About Like Thing From ‘The Addams Family’
Each finger can bend backwards for ultra-flexible crawling and grasping.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/05/this-robotic-hand-detaches-from-its-arm-and-skitters-about-like-thing-from-the-addams-family/
Each finger can bend backwards for ultra-flexible crawling and grasping.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/05/this-robotic-hand-detaches-from-its-arm-and-skitters-about-like-thing-from-the-addams-family/
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This Robotic Hand Detaches and Skitters About Like Thing From ‘The Addams Family’
Each finger can bend backwards for ultra-flexible crawling and grasping.
Scientists Want to Give ChatGPT an Inner Monologue to Improve Its ‘Thinking’
A new approach would help AI assess its own confidence, detect confusion, and decide when to think harder.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/06/scientists-want-to-give-chatgpt-an-inner-monologue-to-improve-the-quality-of-its-thinking/
A new approach would help AI assess its own confidence, detect confusion, and decide when to think harder.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/06/scientists-want-to-give-chatgpt-an-inner-monologue-to-improve-the-quality-of-its-thinking/
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Scientists Want to Give ChatGPT an Inner Monologue to Improve Its ‘Thinking’
A new approach would help AI assess its own confidence, detect confusion, and decide when to think harder.
This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through February 7)
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/07/this-weeks-awesome-tech-stories-from-around-the-web-through-february-7/
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/07/this-weeks-awesome-tech-stories-from-around-the-web-through-february-7/
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This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through February 7)
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology.
Scientists Send Secure Quantum Keys Over 62 Miles of Fiber—Without Trusted Devices
The strongest known form of quantum-secure communication is no longer limited to tabletop experiments.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/09/scientists-send-secure-quantum-keys-over-62-miles-of-fiber-without-trusted-devices/
The strongest known form of quantum-secure communication is no longer limited to tabletop experiments.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/09/scientists-send-secure-quantum-keys-over-62-miles-of-fiber-without-trusted-devices/
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Scientists Send Secure Quantum Keys Over 62 Miles of Fiber—Without Trusted Devices
The strongest known form of quantum-secure communication is no longer limited to tabletop experiments.
Your Genes Determine How Long You’ll Live Far More Than Previously Thought
The unexpectedly large impact of genetics could spur new efforts to find longevity genes.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/10/your-genes-determine-how-long-youll-live-far-more-than-previously-thought/
The unexpectedly large impact of genetics could spur new efforts to find longevity genes.
https://singularityhub.com/2026/02/10/your-genes-determine-how-long-youll-live-far-more-than-previously-thought/
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Your Genes Determine How Long You’ll Live Far More Than Previously Thought
The unexpectedly large impact of genetics could spur new efforts to find longevity genes.