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​​AI can develop 'personality' spontaneously with minimal prompting, research shows. What does that mean for how we use it?
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​​AI can develop 'personality' spontaneously with minimal prompting, research shows. What does that mean for how we use it?

When large language models (LLMs) are allowed to interact without any preset goals, scientists found distinct personalities emerged by themselves.

In 1992, A Man Looking For A Lost Hammer Accidentally Found An Ancient Roman Hoard Worth £1.75 Million
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In 1992, A Man Looking For A Lost Hammer Accidentally Found An Ancient Roman Hoard Worth £1.75 Million

After finding a few coins, Eric Lawes contacted a local archaeological society and the police. That turned out to be a very good move.

Science news this week: The world's oldest rock art, giant freshwater reservoir found off the East Coast, and the biggest solar radiation storm in decades
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Science news this week: The world's oldest rock art, giant freshwater reservoir found off the East Coast, and the biggest solar radiation storm in decades

Jan. 24, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

'Zombie Worms' Have Mysteriously Vanished, Troubling Scientists
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'Zombie Worms' Have Mysteriously Vanished, Troubling Scientists

Where did they all go?

First-Ever Tool Use In Cows Documented, 67,800-Year-Old Hand Stencils Are The Oldest Rock Art Discovered, And Much More This Week
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First-Ever Tool Use In Cows Documented, 67,800-Year-Old Hand Stencils Are The Oldest Rock Art Discovered, And Much More This Week

All the biggest science news stories of the week.