David Axe

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Ukrainian serviceman launches a kamikaze FPV drone at a front line.

Ukraine’s AI Drones Are Making War Much Deadlier for Russia

Self-teaching targeting algorithms, installed in nimble quadcopter drones, could solve a serious problem that has plagued Ukraine’s drone operations.

David Axe

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Internet Piracy Is Booming. Streaming Sites Are to Blame.

Platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ were supposed to do away with pirated media. Instead, they may make them stronger than ever.

David Axe

A picture of coral reef being extracted from Florida waters

The Race to Breed ‘Supercoral’ to Save Us From Climate Doom

Coral reefs play a vital role in marine ecosystems and protecting coastal communities—but they’re in greater danger than ever.

David Axe

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Why Elon Musk’s Brain Implant Is a Risky Way to Lose Weight

Please, don’t put a chip in your skull to shed pounds.

David Axe

A photo depicting an aerial view showing the destruction caused by Israeli strikes in Wadi Gaza, in the central Gaza Strip

The Horrifying Truth Behind Israel’s ‘Assassination’ AI

These models are more common in our militaries than you think—and it's creating disastrous results.

David Axe